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Goulds Vertical Turbine
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Goulds Vertical Turbine Pumps
Vertical Turbine PumpsLineshaft & Submersible · Wells · Sumps · Industrial
DWT lineshaft and VIS submersible vertical turbines for agricultural irrigation, municipal water, mining, and industrial water supply. Plus VIC canned and 5"–11" 316 SS Submersible Turbine for closed-loop boost and industrial service. Glass-lined cast iron bowls, bronze bearings, 316 SS shafts.
Vertical Turbines at a Glance
Goulds vertical turbines are manufactured at the Lubbock, Texas Customer Service Center — the heritage Texas turbine plant servicing agricultural and industrial water across the Southwest.
8,000+ GPM
Maximum Flow (DWT)
DWT lineshaft turbines reach 8,000+ GPM with bowl sizes from 5" to 20" diameter — full coverage from small wells to municipal-scale water supply.
1,400 ft
Maximum Head
Lineshaft short-set turbines deliver up to 1,400 ft head with 9,000 GPM capacity — high-head capability for deep wells and industrial pressure service.
170+ yr
Manufacturing Heritage
Goulds Water Technology has been manufacturing turbine pumps for over 170 years. Lubbock, Texas plant houses pattern shop, foundry, manufacturing, and warehousing — fully integrated production.
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Configuration Types
DWT lineshaft, VIS submersible, VIC canned, VIT lineshaft, and 5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine — five configurations cover virtually any vertical pumping application.
About Goulds Vertical Turbines
Why Goulds vertical turbines are the standard for agricultural irrigation and municipal water supply across the Southwest.
Goulds Water Technology vertical turbines combine over a century of pump engineering with a fully-integrated production process. From design through pattern shop, foundry, manufacturing, and warehousing — Goulds controls every step of turbine production. Glass-lined intermediate bowls (Vitra-Glass enameled waterways) deliver maximum efficiency and wear protection. Heavy-duty Class 30 cast iron bowls, high-tensile 100,000 PSI stainless steel pump shafts, and bronze bearings throughout.
The Lubbock, Texas Customer Service Center is the heritage turbine plant for the Southwest — close geographic support for agricultural irrigation across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Rebowls, rebuilds, and repair services available on existing units alongside new equipment supply. Goulds offers same-day service on common parts through the warehouse network.
Five configuration types cover the full vertical turbine application range: DWT deep-well lineshaft for high-volume agricultural and municipal service, VIS submersible for deep-set well pumping with quieter surface operation, VIC canned for closed-loop boost where suction piping exists rather than a sump, VIT lineshaft for general industrial and municipal water supply, and 5"–11" 316 SS Submersible Turbine for utility and general industrial applications requiring corrosion-resistant construction.
Vertical Turbine Configurations
Five product families share Goulds vertical turbine engineering — choose the configuration that matches your installation.
DWT Lineshaft
Deep Well Turbine · 5"–20" Bowl
The Goulds workhorse for deep-well irrigation, municipal water supply, and industrial water service. Motor at surface, hydraulics submerged. Available water-lubricated or oil-lubricated for varying well conditions.
Bowl Size5" – 20"
FlowTo 8,000+ GPM
HeadTo 1,000+ ft
ImpellerEnclosed or Semi-Open
VIS Submersible Turbine
Submersible Vertical Turbine · 5"–13" Bowl
Borehole submersible for deep-set well pumping. Quieter surface operation than lineshaft (motor is submerged), easier installation in slightly-crooked wells. Pairs with NEMA submersible motors.
Bowl Size5" – 13"
FlowTo 1,600+ GPM
HeadTo 1,230+ ft
Pump Shaft100,000 PSI Stainless
VIC Canned Turbine
Canned Vertical Turbine · Closed-Loop Boost
Short-set lineshaft pump with suction piping connected to a can (sleeve) inlet. The can creates the pump reservoir — ideal where suction piping exists but no sump or wet well is present. Same hydraulic performance as DWT.
Bowl Size5" – 48"
FlowTo 50,000 GPM
HeadTo 400 ft per stage
ApplicationClosed-Loop Boost
VIT Lineshaft
Vertical Industrial Turbine · Wet Pit / Open Sump
Multistage lineshaft for wet pit, open sump, or deep well pumping. Material flexibility for high-temperature or varying fluid properties. Open or enclosed lineshaft column. Hollow-shaft or solid-shaft motor compatible.
Bowl Size5" – 48"
FlowTo 50,000 GPM
HeadTo 400 ft per stage
LubricationWater or Oil
5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine
316 SS Construction · Utility / General Industrial
316 stainless steel submersible turbine for utility and general industrial service. Investment-cast intermediate bowls, thermoplastic Vesconite H/L bearings, 316 SS pump shaft. Discharge available NPT thread or flanged.
Bowl Size5" – 11"
Flow Range80 – 1,600 GPM
HP Range5 – 200 HP
Material316 SS Wetted Parts
5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine — Model Specifications
Industry-leading 316 stainless steel submersible turbine lineup for utility and general industrial water service.
Model Lineup (3450 RPM)
| Model | GPM Range | BEP (GPM) | HP Range | Discharge | Min Well |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5CSLC | 80–140 | 110 | 5–30 | 4" | 6" |
| 5CSHC | 100–180 | 150 | 5–40 | 4" | 6" |
| 5TSLC | 140–240 | 180 | 5–30 | 4" | 6" |
| 5TSHC | 190–300 | 240 | 5–50 | 4" | 6" |
| 6CSLC | 140–240 | 180 | 5–40 | 4" | 8" |
| 6CSHC | 190–300 | 240 | 5–50 | 4" | 6" |
| 7CSLC | 300–540 | 400 | 10–75 | 4", 6" | 8" |
| 7CSHC | 350–580 | 500 | 15–125 | 4", 6" | 8" |
| 7TSLC | 400–600 | 550 | 10–100 | 4", 6" | 8" |
| 7TSHC | 500–750 | 650 | 15–150 | 4", 6" | 8" |
| 9CNLC | 500–800 | 650 | 30–150 | 6" | 10" |
| 9CNHC | 600–1100 | 850 | 50–150 | 6" | 10" |
| 9TNLC | 900–1300 | 1100 | 40–200 | 6" | 10" |
| 9TNHC | 1000–1600 | 1300 | 50–200 | 6" | 10" |
| 11CSLC | 900–1500 | 1200 | 75–200 | 6", 8" | 12" |
All models 316 stainless steel construction. Vesconite H/L thermoplastic sleeve bearings standard, self-flushing rubber available on request. Designed for use with NEMA submersible motors.
Configuration Options
Specify the discharge head type, lubrication method, materials, and accessories for your application.
Discharge Head Type
Four standard discharge head configurations.
- Type "F": Standard above-grade discharge
- Type "U": Below-grade discharge (underground)
- Type "T": Suction inlet in head (canned config)
- Type "L": Suction inlet in can
Lineshaft Lubrication
Two lubrication methods for lineshaft column assemblies.
- Water Lube: Open lineshaft with rubber bearings
- Oil Lube: Enclosed tube with bronze bearings
- Wood-Lined: Clear-heart redwood bearing (oil lube)
- Selection: Based on duty cycle, water quality, abrasion
Impeller Type
Two impeller designs to match application requirements.
- Enclosed: Higher efficiency, clean water service
- Semi-Open: Better solids tolerance, abrasive service
- Material: Silicon bronze standard
- Wear Rings: Optional aluminum bronze
Wetted Parts Materials
Material selection based on fluid chemistry and service.
- Cast Iron + Glass-Lined: Standard for water
- Bronze: Standard impeller and bearing material
- 316 SS: 5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine
- Hard Iron / High Chrome: Abrasive service
Drives & Controls
Aquavar pump controllers from CentriPro for variable-speed control.
- Aquavar IPC: Intelligent Pump Controller
- Aquastart: Soft start controller
- VFD: Variable frequency drive options
- Motor: Vertical hollow-shaft or solid-shaft
Submersible Accessories
Complete the submersible installation with accessory equipment.
- Check valves, gate valves, ball valves
- Flow control valves
- Pitless adapters
- Wire (12 to 0000), heat shrinks, splice kits
- Submersible tanks & well heads
- Torque arrestors, gauges, motor shrouds
Vertical Turbine Applications
Where Goulds vertical turbines are specified across agricultural, municipal, industrial, and utility markets.
Agricultural Irrigation
Pivot irrigation, flood irrigation, drip systems, and orchard supply across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and the Southwest. DWT and VIS are the standard.
Municipal Water Supply
Drinking water wells, booster stations, and elevated tank fill. Glass-lined bowls and 316 SS shafts ensure long service life on potable water.
Wastewater Plants
Effluent transfer, plant water supply, and treatment process pumping. Material flexibility for varying fluid chemistry.
Mining & Dewatering
Open-pit dewatering, process water supply, and tailings management. Hard iron and high chrome configurations handle abrasive service.
Cooling Towers
Cooling tower makeup water and recirculation. 316 SS construction resists chloride and chemical treatment exposure.
Snowmaking & Water Parks
High-pressure snowmaking water supply at ski resorts. High-head turbines enable single-stage delivery to mountain elevations.
Golf Course / Turf Irrigation
Lake, pond, and reservoir water supply for golf course irrigation. Sized to peak demand with energy-efficient operation.
Flood Control / Stormwater
Stormwater pumping stations and flood control installations. VIT lineshaft provides high-volume capacity for storm events.
Vertical Turbine Sizing & Selection
Vertical turbine selection involves more variables than centrifugal pumps — engineering input ensures the right configuration the first time.
Lineshaft vs Submersible
Lineshaft (DWT/VIT): more material flexibility, easier electrical access, better for varying fluid properties. Submersible (VIS): quieter, easier in crooked wells, better for deep-set installations.
Bowl Sizing
Bowl diameter selection driven by required flow at duty point. Bowls run more efficient at design point — oversized bowls operate inefficiently at part load. We size to actual demand.
Number of Stages
Required head divided by per-stage head capacity determines stage count. Multi-stage turbines develop substantial head while maintaining efficient impeller geometry.
Material Selection
Glass-lined cast iron handles most water service. 316 SS for chloride or chemical exposure. Hard iron or high chrome for abrasive content. We confirm chemistry-to-material matching.
Lubrication Method
Water-lube for clean water, intermittent service. Oil-lube (enclosed tube) for continuous service, abrasive water, deep settings. Wood-lined for hot or chemical service.
Drive Selection
VFD vs constant speed, soft start vs across-the-line, hollow-shaft vs solid-shaft motor. Aquavar controllers integrate seamlessly with Goulds turbines for variable-speed operation.
Request a Vertical Turbine Quote
Fill in your application details and you'll have a sized recommendation, configuration, and pricing within 24 hours.
Vertical Turbines — Frequently Asked Questions
Lineshaft (DWT) or Submersible (VIS) — how do I decide?
DWT lineshaft: Motor at the surface (easier electrical access for service), more material and configuration flexibility (better for higher temperatures or varying fluid properties), enclosed or open lineshaft column. Best for applications requiring service flexibility or non-standard fluid chemistry.
VIS submersible: Motor submerged with the pump (quieter surface operation), easier installation in slightly-crooked wells, better for deep-set applications. Best when noise is a concern or installation depth is significant.
VIS submersible: Motor submerged with the pump (quieter surface operation), easier installation in slightly-crooked wells, better for deep-set applications. Best when noise is a concern or installation depth is significant.
What are glass-lined bowls and why do they matter?
Glass-lined intermediate bowls (Vitra-Glass enameled waterways) are a Goulds standard feature. The glass coating reduces hydraulic friction inside the bowl waterway, increasing pump efficiency and providing wear protection against suspended solids. Heavy-duty Class 30 cast iron bowls with vitrified glass lining deliver longer service life and better efficiency than unlined cast iron.
Water lube vs oil lube — which should I specify?
Water lube: Open lineshaft with rubber bearings — simpler, lower cost, suited for clean water and intermittent service. Bearings flush sand and grit naturally.
Oil lube: Enclosed tube with bronze bearings — better for continuous service, abrasive water, hot fluids, and deep settings. Higher initial cost but longer service life under demanding conditions.
Most agricultural irrigation uses water lube. Industrial process and continuous-service municipal applications typically specify oil lube.
Oil lube: Enclosed tube with bronze bearings — better for continuous service, abrasive water, hot fluids, and deep settings. Higher initial cost but longer service life under demanding conditions.
Most agricultural irrigation uses water lube. Industrial process and continuous-service municipal applications typically specify oil lube.
What's the difference between DWT and VIT?
Both are lineshaft vertical turbines with similar engineering. DWT (Deep Well Turbine): Optimized for deep-well agricultural and irrigation service, smaller bowl sizes (5"–20"), oil-lubed for sustained service. VIT (Vertical Industrial Turbine): Larger range (5"–48"), wet-pit and open-sump applications, higher flow capacity (to 50,000 GPM), water or oil lube. The right choice depends on whether you're pumping from a well (DWT) or a sump/wet pit (VIT).
What's the 5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine for?
The 5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine is purpose-built for utility and general industrial service requiring 316 stainless steel construction throughout. Investment-cast intermediate bowls, thermoplastic Vesconite H/L bearings, 316 SS pump shaft. Best for chloride exposure, light-chemical service, and applications where standard cast iron isn't suitable. 16 model variants from 80 GPM to 1,600 GPM and 5 to 200 HP.
Do you supply submersible motors and accessories?
Yes — submersible motors and the full accessory package: check valves, gate valves, ball valves, flow control valves, pitless adapters, wire (12 to 0000), heat shrinks, splice kits, tanks, well heads, torque arrestors, gauges, and motor shrouds. We coordinate the complete submersible installation, not just the pump.
Can existing turbines be rebuilt rather than replaced?
Yes — Goulds offers rebowl, rebuild, and repair services on existing turbine pumps. Rebowls upgrade efficiency on aging units, rebuilds restore worn pumps to factory specifications, and repair services handle field-service issues. We coordinate through the Goulds Lubbock Customer Service Center for Texas and regional service. Existing Goulds units, competing brands, and custom retrofits all supported.
What's the typical lead time on a vertical turbine?
Lead times vary significantly by configuration. Common DWT and VIS sizes with standard column lengths typically run 8–12 weeks. Custom configurations (specific column lengths, non-standard materials, large bowls, custom controls) can run 14–18 weeks. The 5"–11" SS Submersible Turbine typically runs 6–10 weeks. Rebowls and repairs are often faster than new equipment. Exact lead time confirmed on every quote.
Need a Goulds Vertical Turbine?
Send us your application — flow, head, well or sump details, voltage — and you'll have a sized recommendation and pricing within 24 hours.
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Goulds Water Technology, CentriPro, and Aquavar are trademarks of Xylem Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Goulds is a registered trademark of ITT Manufacturing Enterprises LLC and is used under license. Vesconite is a registered trademark of Vesco Plastics Sales (Pty) Ltd.
Watermain Supply is a DBA of E4 Industrial LLC, an independent industrial distributor based in Houston, Texas.
Goulds is a registered trademark of ITT Manufacturing Enterprises LLC and is used under license. Vesconite is a registered trademark of Vesco Plastics Sales (Pty) Ltd.
Watermain Supply is a DBA of E4 Industrial LLC, an independent industrial distributor based in Houston, Texas.
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