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Submersible motors · 8″ borehole

KOMAX KM8 Series:8” Submersible Water-Cooled Motor

Built for large-scale irrigation and industrial water lifting where reliability at high power matters. 13 models from 30 to 200 HP, a standard double flange, and a Kingsbury thrust bearing rated for 80,000 N.

Power range
30 HP (22 kW) – 200 HP (150 kW)13 models · 2-pole
Speed
2-pole2,900 rpm @ 50 Hz · 3,600 @ 60 Hz
Voltage
380–415 V50 Hz · or 460 V @ 60 Hz
Mounting
Double flangeNEMA coupling, spline shaft
Thrust load
80,000 NKingsbury type
Immersion
200 mMax. depth · IP68
ConstructionStandard · Cast iron with NSF Certified EpoxyOptional · SS316 & SS2205 (Duplex Steel)
IEC 60034-1NSF/ANSI/CAN 61CEPSQCA
Overview

Heavy-duty power for 8-inch boreholes.

Typical applications

  • Agricultural tube wells
  • Pivot irrigation
  • Municipal water supply
  • Industrial process water
  • Housing societies
  • Mixed-flow FX & KPS pump-sets
  • Wet stator design
  • Re-windable
  • High-grade material
  • High sand resistance
  • High thermal capacity
  • High efficiency
  • Easy maintenance
  • Long service life
  • PT100 sensor provision
  • Eco-friendly filler fluid
  • Vertical or horizontal
  • Delta & star (WYE)
Construction

What’s inside, part by part.

Taken from the cross-section in the catalog. Each detail exists to keep sand out, heat down and the shaft true.

01 · SEALING

Triple seal stack

A sand guard, back-to-back NBR lip seals and a spring-loaded tungsten-carbide mechanical seal. The sand guard stays intact at 3,500 rpm.

02 · CABLE ENTRY

Independent cable seal

A rubber gasket sandwiched between nylon plates and clamped by a steel plate on M8 bolts. The lead exits the lower flange to avoid damage during assembly.

03 · FILLING

Slanted fill holes

Positioned for maximum fluid level inside the motor, and easy to reach even with the pump coupled.

04 · STATOR

M800 low-loss stack

A longer stack of high-grade silicon steel gives lower core losses, lower current and a cooler-running motor. The ends are welded to threaded flanges.

05 · WINDING

BOPET+BOPP copper

Electrolytic solid copper rated above 100 °C, with an oversized gauge and mechanised coil insertion.

06 · ROTOR & SHAFT

AISI 431 spline shaft

Induction-hardened to 40 HRC and ground along its full length, with copper-bar rotor slots. Standard coupling dimensions.

07 · BEARINGS

Double carbon bushes

Water-lubricated guide bearings in both brackets. A tapered balancing ring guides flow into the bushes for cooling.

08 · THRUST

Kingsbury thrust bearing

A carbon disc on hardened 400-series stainless shoes. Custom thrust ratings are available on request.

09 · PROTECTION

PT100 provision & NBR bellow

A PT100 port for real-time temperature monitoring. The NBR bellow compensates for heat expansion and depth pressure.

IP68Protection
A / BInsulation class
50 °CAmbient water
+6/−10%Voltage tolerance
Vert./Horiz.Mounting
16 cm/sMin. cooling flow
200 mMax. immersion
10Max. starts / hour

Rotation CCW facing shaft end · Water + non-toxic antifreeze filler · Wooden case packing.

Model selector

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Choose your grid frequency and rating to see current, efficiency, power factor, dimensions, weight and recommended cable for that exact model.

Supply

Motor rating (HP)

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KM8 0750T
Service factor —
Speed
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Full-load current
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SF current
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Power factor
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Thrust capacity
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Weight
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Cable · DOL
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Cable · Star-delta
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Efficiency · power factor at load

50 %—%—
75 %—%—
100 %—%—

Bars scaled 70–90 % for readability. cos φ shown in grey.

Motor length (mm)

LL1

Packing — mm · — kg packed

Data from catalog KM-R0426. Specifications subject to change.Quote this model
Electrical data

Three-phase motor data for every rating.

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50 Hz · 380–415 V
Motor sizeCurrent (A)Efficiency % at loadPower factor (cos φ) at load
Motor typeHPkWRPMFull loadSafety50751005075100SF
KM8 0300T30222,88046.4—78.584.383.60.700.790.831.00
KM8 0400T40302,87560.9—79.084.884.10.710.800.841.00
KM8 0500T50372,87074.7—80.185.084.40.720.810.851.00
KM8 0600T60452,87589.7—80.885.884.90.720.810.851.00
KM8 0750T75562,870110.8—82.486.785.80.720.800.851.00
KM8 0800T80602,875116.9—82.486.986.10.720.810.861.00
KM8 0900T90672,880133.5—82.786.485.60.720.800.851.00
KM8 1000T100752,875146.1—82.686.886.10.730.810.861.00
KM8 1100T110822,880161.5—82.786.885.90.720.810.851.00
KM8 1250T125932,875180.9—83.987.086.30.730.820.861.00
KM8 1500T1501122,875215.1—82.686.886.70.730.820.871.00
KM8 1750T1751302,875252.7—83.186.986.30.730.820.861.00
KM8 2000T2001502,860291.1—86.987.886.10.720.810.861.00

Values as published in catalog KM-R0426. Safety-factor current applies at 60 Hz (SF 1.15).

Tail cable selection

Tail cable selection
StartVoltsHPCable (mm²)Qty
DOL380–415 / 46030 – 501 × 10 / 163
DOL380–415 / 46060 – 801 × 163
DOL380–415 / 46090 – 1251 × 253
DOL380–415 / 460150 – 2001 × 353
Star-delta380–41530 – 1251 × 166
Star-delta460150 – 2001 × 256

5 m tail cable per core, plus an additional 1 × 12 mm² 5 m core for earthing.

Construction options

Choose the metallurgy for your water.

Not sure which? Send us a water analysis with your enquiry and we’ll recommend one.

Standard

Cast iron, NSF-certified epoxy

The right choice for most fresh-water wells: agriculture, municipal supply and general industrial duty.

  • Brackets & housingsCast iron, NSF Certified Epoxy
  • ShaftAISI 431 stainless
  • Fasteners & flangesAISI 304/316
  • Drinking waterNSF/ANSI/CAN 61
Optional

SS316 & SS2205 (Duplex Steel)

For saline, brackish or chemically aggressive water, coastal installations and food or pharma process water.

  • Brackets & housingsSS316 or SS2205 duplex
  • ShaftAISI 431 / SS316
  • Fasteners & flangesSS316
  • Best forCorrosive / saline wells
Spare parts

Every part, coded and in stock.

Quote the item code with your spares order. Genuine KOMAX parts keep the motor at factory efficiency after an overhaul.

Parts list · material & quantityShow
Every part, coded and in stock.
Pos.Item codePart nameMaterialQty
160161050Sand GuardRubber1 Nr
260161252Bolt Allen M6 × 20Stainless Steel AISI 304/31612 Nr
360161085Mechanical Seal CoverStainless Steel AISI 304/3161 Nr
460161127Oil Seal 38 × 60 × 10NBR2 Nr
560161125Bush Seal SupportCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
660161220O-Ring 65 × 2.5NBR1 Nr
760161275Mechanical Seal CompleteTungsten Carbide + NBR + Stainless Steel1 Nr
860161065Top Piece / Upper Support, Double FlangeCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
960101485PT100 SensorStainless Steel AISI 3161 Nr
1060161250Bolt Allen M8 × 20Stainless Steel AISI 304/31614 Nr
1160161267Bonded Washer / Dowty Seal M8NBR + SS AISI 3161 Nr
1260101157Bonded Washer / Dowty Seal M10NBR + SS AISI 3168 Nr
1360101068Bolt Allen M10 × 16Stainless Steel AISI 304/3162 Nr
1460161255Bolt Allen M16 × 75Stainless Steel AISI 304/3164 Nr
1560161272Bonded Washer / Dowty Seal M16NBR + SS AISI 3164 Nr
1660161253Bolt Allen M8 × 25Stainless Steel AISI 304/3162 Nr
1760161150Cable Top Cover PlateStainless Steel AISI 304/3162 Nr
1860161092Washer NylonNylon2 Nr
1960161095Gasket RubberNBR1 Nr
2060161254Bolt Allen M8 × 35Stainless Steel AISI 304/3161 Nr
2160161263Spring Washer M8Stainless Steel AISI 304/3161 Nr
2260161262Nut Hex M8Stainless Steel AISI 304/3161 Nr
2360161080Upper Support for Carbon BushCast Iron1 Nr
2460161105Upper Thrust BearingBrass1 Nr
2560101142Screw CSK M4 × 10Stainless Steel AISI 3046 Nr
2660161020Carbon BushCarbon4 Nr
2760161042Gasket Top PieceTesnit (BA50)1 Nr
2860161315Upper Threaded SocketCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
2960161215O-Ring 165 × 2.5NBR2 Nr
30A60101197Motor Cable Tail 1 × 12 mm² (earthing)Cu + XLPE + PVC5 Mtr
30B60161185Motor Tail Cable 1 × 10 / 16 / 25 / 35 mm²Copper + Rubber15 Mtr
3160161594Flange (200-140-46)Stainless Steel AISI 304/3162 Nr
32601616XXStator Stack (Assembly)Silicon Steel (B50-A800)1 Set
33601063XXRotor ShaftStainless Steel AISI 4311 Nr
3460161660Rotor Lamination (incl. shaft, copper bars, end ring)Silicon Steel + Stainless Steel + Copper1 Set
3560101145Key for End ShaftStainless Steel1 Nr
3660161320Lower Bearing HousingCast Iron1 Nr
3760161280KThrust BearingStainless Steel / Carbon1 Set
3860161040Gasket Thrust SupportTesnit (BA50)1 Nr
3960161070Thrust SupportCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
4060161260Bolt Allen M10 × 190Stainless Steel AISI 304/3166 Nr
4160161000Adjustment BoltStainless Steel AISI 431/3161 Nr
4260161010Lock Washer, Adjustment BoltMS1 Nr
4360101045Diaphragm RubberNBR1 Nr
4460161130Diaphragm SupportCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
4560161037Bottom PlateCast Iron / SS AISI 3161 Nr
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