{"product_id":"2-85-gpm-watermaker-cat-pump-1200-psi-316-stainless-steel-direct-drive","title":"2.85 GPM Watermaker Cat Pump 1200 PSI 316 Stainless Steel Direct Drive","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAT Pumps 2.85 GPM Watermaker Pump – 316 Stainless Steel Direct Drive Plunger Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CAT Pumps triplex, positive displacement, reciprocating plunger pump is manufactured by Cat Pumps Corporation, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and purpose-suited for \u003cstrong\u003ewatermaker and reverse osmosis desalination systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rated for a steady flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e2.85 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers the consistent high-pressure feed required to drive seawater and brackish water RO membranes efficiently, making it a proven choice for marine watermakers, offshore installations, and industrial process water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with 316 stainless steel manifolds and valve assemblies, this pump is built to withstand the corrosive, high-salinity conditions inherent to seawater desalination. It uses solid ceramic plungers, which deliver a smooth, low-friction wear surface that helps extend the service life of the standard NBR (Buna-N) seals and O-rings, while unique spring-loaded inlet valves and a flow-through plunger design combine to provide steady, consistent flow with minimal pulsation — an important factor for maintaining stable membrane performance in a watermaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hollow-shafted, direct-drive pump designed to bolt directly onto a standard 1725 RPM NEMA 56C-face electric motor, eliminating the need for external belts and pulleys. This compact, direct-drive configuration reduces the pump's overall footprint, simplifying installation in space-constrained equipment skids and onboard marine engine rooms. Rated for a maximum operating pressure of 1,200 PSI, this pump is supplied without an integrated unloader valve, making it well suited for OEMs and system builders integrating their own pressure control components into a complete watermaker package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAT Pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriplex Plunger Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplacement Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive Displacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManifold Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e316 Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve Assembly Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e316 Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlunger Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal Material (Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNBR (Buna-N)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Flow Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.85 GPM (10.8 LPM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Operating Pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,200 PSI (82.7 bar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Pump Speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,725 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\/8\" Hollow Shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect Drive, NEMA 56C-Face Motor Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlet Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/8\" NPT(F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDischarge Ports (2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/8\" NPT(F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy-Pass Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4\" NPT(F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnloader Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.669%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (Pump Only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.9826%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 8.8 lbs (4 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