Grundfos CR 5-8 Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump is an industrial spare component used for Boiler Feed Water Supply. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies and sources Grundfos spare parts for maintenance engineers, plant operators, and procurement teams in Kenya and East Africa. Before ordering, verify the manufacturer part number (MPN), voltage/pressure specifications, and equipment compatibility.
Grundfos CR 5-8 Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump
Grundfos CR 5-8 Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump is an industrial spare component used for Boiler Feed Water Supply. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies and sources Grundfos spare parts for maintenance engineers, plant operators, and procurement teams in Kenya and East Africa. Before ordering, verify the manufacturer part number (MPN), voltage/pressure specifications, and equipment compatibility.
Functional engineering application
The Grundfos CR 5-8 Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump (MPN: 96517032) is built for continuous-duty industrial piping, holding pressure, temperature, and cycling loads in factory installations across Kenya and East Africa.
Quotation & fulfilment
Parametric technical attributes
| Grundfos 96517032 | |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Component Type | Grundfos CR 5-8 Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Grundfos |
| Part Number (MPN) | 96517032 |
| Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | GRN-CR5-8 |
| TECHNICAL PARAMETERS | |
| Pump Technology | Vertical Multistage Centrifugal |
| Maximum Head | 40 m (4.0 bar) |
| Electrical Supply | 380–415 V, 3-Phase, 50 Hz |
| Nominal RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Suction / Discharge Ports | DN32 Oval Flange (1¼" DIN) |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 Enclosure |
| Insulation Class | Class F |
| PERFORMANCE & RATINGS | |
| Nominal Flow Rate | 5.7 m³/h (95 L/min) |
| Motor Power Rating | 1.5 kW (2.0 HP) |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 16 bar (1.6 MPa) |
| Fluid Temperature Range | -20°C to +120°C |
| CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION | |
| Pump Casing Material | Cast Iron EN-GJL-200 |
| Impeller & Chamber Material | AISI 304 Stainless Steel |
| Shaft Seal Type | HQQE Cartridge Seal (SiC/SiC/EPDM) |
| COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS | |
| Stock Availability | In Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi |
| KRA Tax Status | Official KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available |
System fitment & verified replacements
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Common questions on this part
The Grundfos CR 5-8 is primarily used for industrial boiler feed water supply, high-pressure washing systems, commercial water boosting, and reverse osmosis water treatment plants across Nairobi and Kenya processing factories.
This model operates on standard Kenyan 380–415 V 3-phase 50 Hz industrial power with a 1.5 kW (2 HP) 2-pole motor.
Equipped with an HQQE cartridge shaft seal and EPDM elastomers, the CR 5-8 handles clean fluids from -20°C up to +120°C, making it ideal for hot boiler feed condensate.
Yes, the CR 5-8 utilizes Grundfos cartridge mechanical seal technology which allows maintenance technicians to replace shaft seals in under 30 minutes without removing the electric motor.
Yes, STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies genuine Grundfos shaft seals, chamber stacks, O-rings, and coupling spares with same-day counter dispatch in Nairobi.
Yes, all Grundfos pumps supplied by STARNEX Industrial Spares in Kenya are 100% authentic, brand new, and backed by official manufacturer warranty support. We provide full traceability and origin certificates upon request for procurement audits.
Ex-stock units are dispatched within 24 hours from our Nairobi distribution hub. Same-day delivery is available for Nairobi, Thika, Athi River, and Kiambu. Regional dispatch to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, as well as Kampala (Uganda) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), takes 24–48 hours.
Yes, STARNEX Industrial Spares issues KRA E-TIMS electronic tax invoices with full PIN breakdown for all corporate, factory, and contractor purchases, ensuring total VAT and corporate audit compliance.
Absolutely. Our qualified technical application engineers assist maintenance managers and contractors with head loss calculations, duty point matching, NPSH requirements, and electrical compatibility before purchase.
Yes, STARNEX maintains a comprehensive inventory of original replacement mechanical seals, impellers, O-rings, bearings, and shaft sleeves for Grundfos industrial pumps.
Please refer to the technical specifications table above for exact voltage, phase, and frequency requirements. Most 3-phase industrial pumps operate on standard 380–415V 50Hz supplies common in East African power grids.
Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Processing, Tea Processing Factories, Water Treatment Facilities, Hospitality & Hotels, Industrial Maintenance facilities routinely deploy the 96517032 for reliable round-the-clock fluid handling.
