What is the Armstrong 4380 Vertical In-Line?
The 4380 is the smaller vertical in-line family beside Armstrong's 4300. Its published envelope reaches 2,500 US gpm, 300 feet of head and 60 hp, with 1.5- to 8-inch connections. Armstrong emphasizes elimination of inertia bases, field alignment and some flexible connectors, but project seismic, vibration and piping-stress requirements still govern. Selection should compare wire-to-water efficiency over the expected load profile, not only full-load pump efficiency. The schedule also needs the motor enclosure, variable-speed drive, communications and seal materials. It should define isolation, minimum flow, spare strategy and access to remove the motor or rotating assembly. The broad family envelope does not disclose the efficiency, power, sound or net positive suction head for a proposed duty. The selected schedule should therefore fix impeller, speed, motor and controls and show operation as data-hall load phases grow. Pipe-mounted installation must be checked for nozzle loads, supports, seismic restraint and maintenance lifting. Site acceptance should verify rotation, vibration, sensor calibration, standby changeover and restart after power loss. Require backed-up controller settings. Assign pressure reset and staging to either the pump logic or the building system.