VLH-43
Tanabe Pneumatic Machinery VLH-43 — Small boat engine starting, emergency compressor for large ships.
Components & Design
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Technical Data
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Common failures & inspection points
Daily monitoring of lube oil level and discharge pressures (all stages)
Check discharge temperature and running time logs; investigate any anomalies
Visual inspection of main air starting lines for corrosion and wastage
Automatic drain valve stripping, cleaning and check every 2000 running hours
Compressor valve removal and inspection for leakage every 1000 running hours; check for carbonization
Cylinder liner and cooling jacket inspection and cleaning every 3000 running hours
Piston, piston rings and oil scraper ring inspection every 6000 running hours
Air receiver daily draining (more frequently in humid/tropical conditions); test for moisture and water carry-over
Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.
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