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Shakti Pumps Showcases Patented S4RM Technology at IFAT Mumbai

Shakti Pumps showed new pumps and motor technology at IFAT Mumbai 2026.

Its S4RM motor is designed to combine features of two types of motors.

The company says it can use less energy than conventional induction motors.

It also says the motor needs less electricity when starting.

S4RM can work without a Variable Frequency Drive in compatible applications.

The company also displayed pump parts made from stainless steel.

These parts are intended to reduce vibration and resist corrosion.

Shakti Pumps says the technology can help farms, water systems and factories pump more efficiently.

Key facts

S4RM efficiency advantage: The company reports 5–10% higher runtime efficiency than conventional induction motors.
Starting current: S4RM requires approximately 4–5 times full-load current at startup, compared with 7–8 times for conventional induction motors.
Variable Frequency Drive: S4RM operates without a Variable Frequency Drive in compatible applications.
Operating speed: The motor operates at around 3,000 RPM.
Stainless-steel materials: Pump components are fabricated from SS304 and SS316 stainless steel.
Reported discharge improvement: Optimized components can provide up to 40% higher discharge, according to the company.
22 kW comparison: Shakti Pumps reports approximately 90% S4RM efficiency versus approximately 82% for a conventional induction motor.

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