Spec Sheet 101-003

Section: 101
Effective: February 2015
Replaces: January 2012

GX & X Series
General Duty Pumps

GXCutaway
X2 cutaway

How Blackmers sliding vane action works

Design
Blackmers GX and X series models are
available in 2, 2.5, 3 and 4-inch flanged port
sizes with capacities from 30 to 520 U.S. gpm
(114-1,855 L/min). Cast iron construction is
standard on all models except the X4 model
which is ductile iron construction. All models
have external ball bearings isolated from
the pumpage by mechanical seals.
The GX type pumps feature an integral
head-mounted gear reduction drive with
oil lubricated, hardened helical gears that
provide quiet trouble-free operation. Gear
shafts are supported at both ends by ball
bearings for smooth operation and long life.
A splined shaft simplifies alignment of the

GX3

pump and reducer, and the reducer can be

rotated on the pump head to accommodate
a variety of motor sizes without shimming.

Application
Blackmers GX and X type pumps are
designed to handle a wide range of
non-corrosive, non-abrasive industrial
liquids and petroleum products. Typical
applications include fuel oils, lube oils,
jet fuels, gasoline, edible oils and a variety
of solvents and thinners such as esters,
ketones, naphthas, ethers, amines,
aromatics, alcohols, terpenes, glycols
and many other similar liquids.

X2-HR

Benefit
Blackmers positive displacement rotary
pumps utilizing their unique sliding
vane design offers the best combined
characteristics of sustained high level
performance, energy efficiency,
trouble-free operation and low
maintenance cost. Also, the high suction
lift capability of these pumps makes
them especially suitable for pumping
from underground tanks, bulk plant
service and aircraft refueling.

Performance Data*
Pump Model
Rated Pump Speed (rpm)
U.S. gpm
L/min
hp

GX2, X2
520 420
55
44
210 165
2.6 2.0

640
70
264
3.2

350
36
135
1.7

640
121
461
4.7

GX2.5, X2.5
520 420 350 640
96
76
63 270
363 288 237 1023
3.7 2.9 2.4 11.2

GX3, X3
520 420
220 177
835 671
8.5 6.5

GX4, X4
350 500 400 300
146 507 404 299
544 1919 1532 1135
5.2 20.8 15.9 11.5

230
225
855
8.6

190
190
695
7.0

* Approximate capacities and horsepower (HP) are based on a 100 ssu (22 cSt) fluid at a 50 psi (3.45 bar) differential pressure.
Refer to Characteristic Curves for capacities and horsepower at other pressures and viscosities.
Centipoise (cP) = Centistokes (cSt) at fluid specific gravity of 1.0

Maximum Operating Limits

Pipe Companion Flanges

Maximum Pump Speed

Pump
Model

Speed

Minimum Pump Speed

Viscosity3

gpm (L/min) ssu (cSt) 4

87 (329)
100 (22)
87 (329)
100 (22)
155 (587)
100 (22)
155 (587)
100 (22)
270 (1,022) 100 (22)
270 (1,022) 100 (22)
528 (1,999) 100 (22)
528 (1,999) 100 (22)

rmp
780
780
780
780
640
640
520
520

GX21
X2
GX2.5
X2.5
GX31
X3
GX41
X4

Flow2

Flow2

Speed

Maximum
Differential
Pressure
psi(bar)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)

Viscosity3

rpm gpm (L/min)

190
20 (76)
68
7 (26)
190
33 (125)
68
12 (45)
125
46 (174)
68
28 (106)
100
90 (341)
68
66 (250)

ssu (cSt) 4
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)
20,000 (4,250)

Maximum Maximum
Working
Operating
Pressure Temperature
psi(bar)
F(C)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)
175 (12.1)
300 (149)

Pump Model

Standard

GX2, X2

2" NPT

GX2.5, X2.5

2.5" NPT

GX3, X3

3" NPT

GX4, X4

4" NPT

Optional
2" Blackmer Weld
2" ANSI**
2.5" Blackmer Weld
3" ANSI**
3" Blackmer Weld
3" ANSI**
4" Blackmer Weld
4" ANSI**

** ANSI Compatible flanges are Raised Faced.

GXpump models are limited by gear reducer capability (pressure / rpm / viscosity dependent).
Flow is normal at 50 psi (3.45 bar) differential pressure.
3
Viscosity listed is maximum. Blackmer GX and Xpump models are also well suited for viscosities less than 31 ssu(1 cSt).
4
Centipoise (cP) = Centistokes (cSt) at fluid specific gravity of 1.0
Note: Optional materials of construction may be required to meet specific application requirements refer to Blackmer Material of Construction Sheet 101-095.
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2

Dimensions
J

C
L

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

118

118

118

112

1
4

1
4

1
4

3
8

8
203
834
222
958
244
11
280

538
137
6
152
612
165
818
206

81116
221
958
244
12316
310
1512
394

312
89
334
95
458
117
5
127

4
102
41516
110
5
127
738
187

Pump Model

/16

3
/16

1
/4

1
/4

119/16
294
125/16
313
141/2
368
185/8
473

53/8
137
6
152
61/2
165
81/8
206

811/16
221
95/8
244
123/16
310
151/2
394

31/2
89
33/4
95
45/8
117
5
127

4
102
45/16
110
5
127
73/8
187

11/2
38
13/4
44
21/2
64
21/2
64

93/4
248
1011/16
271
133/8
340
167/8
429

4
102
4
102
53/8
137
63/8
162

41/8
105
51/16
129
51/4
133
8
203

15/8
41
3
76
21/2
64
41/2
114

5
127
51/2
140
6
152
8
203

X2
X2.5

Pump Model

X3

GXand X Pump Models

C
A

X4

GX2
GX2.5
M

GXPump Models

GX3
GX4

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

/4

3
/4

11/8

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127
512
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152
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203

Approx. Wt.
with Std. Flanges
70 lbs.
32 kg
93 lbs.
42 kg
152 lbs.
69 kg
295 lbs.
134 kg
Approx. Wt.
with Std. Flanges
110 lbs.
50 kg
130 lbs.
59 kg
230 lbs.
104 kg
430 lbs.
195 kg

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