6-Inch Encapsulated DR56 Dual-Rated Motor
6-Inch Encapsulated DR56 Dual-Rated Motor
Pumping applications are rapidly changing - and Franklin's DR56 6-inch dual-rated-motor was designed and built in response to many requests for a motor that can operate effectively under these evolving application demands. The DR56 6-inch dual-rated-motor utilizes our premium encapsulation process to allow continuous operation in water temperatures of up to 50 °C (provided minimum allowable rates of flow past the motor are maintained). Franklin's DR56 is the right choice for your demanding, high temperature 6 inch well applications.

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Overview
Applications
- Franklin’s DR56 is the right choice for demanding, high-temperature, 6" well applications.
Basic Features
- Up to 122 °F (50 °C) ambient temperature.
- Hermetically sealed stator
- Innovative high temperature winding encapsulation system
- Kingsbury-type (10,000 lbs) thrust bearing
- FES91 exclusive water-soluble bearing lubrication
- Double-flange NEMA mounting for ease of handling and pump mounting
- Splined stainless steel shaft for maximum shaft/coupling contact
- Full 60 Hz 3,450 rpm design point for superior pump performance
- Sand Fighter™ sealing system
- Subtrol™ heat sensor standard
- Franklin Electric’s exclusive “Water-Bloc™” lead connection
- 316 stainless steel and Y- designs available (consult factory for more details)
- NSF/ANSI 61 Certified
Order Information
6-Inch DR56 Three Phase Dual-Rated Motor
Support Materials
Featured Downloads
Brochures
Title | Type | Size | |
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6" Submersible Motor Type Comparison Tool | 0.24 MB | ||
Municipal Market Brochure | 4.2 MB | ||
Agriculture Irrigation Solutions Brochure | 10.13 MB | ||
Lake and Pond Management Brochure | 2.13 MB | ||
Water Systems Products and Applications Brochure | 5.61 MB | ||
Beyond the Pump Tools Services Brochure | 1.3 MB |
Catalogs
Title | Type | Size | |
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Motors & Control Boxes Catalog | 5.05 MB |
Manuals
Title | Type | Size | |
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2023 AIM Manual | 42.62 MB | ||
2024 SubData Manual | 3.19 MB | ||
Lightning Arrestor Manual | 0.14 MB | ||
Form 2207 Submersible Motor Install Record | 0.74 MB | ||
Submersible Motor Troubleshooting Guide | 2.3 MB |
Certifications
Title | Type | Size | |
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NSF/ANSI 61 Water Quality Approval Document | 0.1 MB |