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SHINKO Industries

RV Serie

SHINKO RV is the standard vertical ballast/cargo pump on Japanese-built bulk carriers, tankers and container vessels since 1970. Continues as workhorse on hundreds of vessels.

150-4000 m³/h
Capacity
Sea water/ballast/cargo
Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

pump type Vertical centrifugal pump
variant count approx 160
period start year 1970
drive type Electric or steam turbine
construction Cast iron/bronze, vertical bowl design

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Common failures & inspection points

Vertical shaft bearing wear after 15000h
Mechanical seal failure at deck level
Impeller wear in continuous duty
Coupling alignment loss

Service & Maintenance

Vertical bearing inspection every drydock. Mechanical seal at 8000h. Shaft alignment after motor service.

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Replacement Parts

Shinko/JMS standard parts widely available in Japan and Asia. Stock seal, bearings, shaft sleeve, wear rings.
Equipment Model #37459 · ✓ still in production