The Grundfos CRI 5 Vertical Multistage Stainless Steel Pump (CRI 5) is part of the Grundfos CRI range, engineered in All 304 stainless steel. Drive: Fixed-speed NEMA TEFC motor, 60 Hz. Used in Light-corrosive water and similar applications.
Specifications
| Construction | All 304 stainless steel |
| Motor | Fixed-speed NEMA TEFC motor, 60 Hz |
| Brand | Grundfos |
| Model | CRI 5 |
| Country of Origin | Denmark / USA (varies by model) |
Materials of Construction
All AISI 304 stainless steel wetted parts including pump head and base
Typical Applications
- Light-corrosive water
- deionized water
- food and beverage
- filtration
- ultrafiltration
- RO membrane feed
Datasheets & Manuals
Industries & Applications
The Grundfos CRI 5 is widely deployed across these industries and use cases:
- Deionized water transfer in semiconductor fabs
- Food and beverage process water
- Lightly aggressive chemical transfer
- Sanitary cip loops
- Membrane bioreactor (mbr) feed
- Permeate boosting from ro trains
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Stage Configurations - Choose Your Model
The Grundfos CRI 5 series is available in multiple stage counts. More stages = higher pressure (head) at roughly the same flow rate (~30 GPM at the best efficiency point). Pick the configuration that matches your required discharge pressure:
| Model | Stages | Head @ BEP | Motor HP | Phase | Material Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRI 5-3 | 3 | ~195 ft (84 psi) | 1 HP | 3-phase | 99916897 |
| CRI 5-5 | 5 | ~325 ft (140 psi) | 2 HP | 3-phase | 99916899 |
Click any model to see full specifications, all available phase/voltage/seal variants, and request a quote. If you don't see your exact configuration, contact us — we can quote any of the 14,000+ Grundfos material numbers, not just those listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What materials of construction are available for the CRI 5?
- All AISI 304 stainless steel wetted parts including pump head and base
- What applications is the Grundfos CRI 5 suitable for?
- Light-corrosive water, deionized water, food and beverage, filtration, ultrafiltration, RO membrane feed
- Can this pump be supplied with a variable frequency drive (VFD)?
- Yes - either order the matching E-Pump variant with integrated MLE motor (CRE / CRIE / CRNE / CME), or pair the fixed-speed pump with a Grundfos CUE external VFD.
- What shaft seal options are available?
- Standard HQQE (carbon/SiC with EPDM) for cold/warm water and HQQV (carbon/SiC with FKM) for hot water and aggressive media. Cartridge double seals available for hazardous duty.
- Is dry-run protection available?
- Yes - the Grundfos LiqTec sensor mounts inside the pump head and shuts down the pump if it detects dry running. Standard on most CRE configurations.
- Is the Grundfos CRI 5 available with stock or quick-ship lead times?
- Many configurations ship from stock through Grundfos USA. Contact ForeverPure Place for current lead time on your specific configuration.
- How do I get a quote for the Grundfos CRI 5?
- Use the Request Quote button on this page, call our sales team, or email sales@foreverpureplace.com with model, voltage, materials, seal type and quantity.
