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TAIKO Kikai Industries
VS / VSL Serie
TAIKO VS/VSL is the standard vertical ballast and general-service pump on Asian-built bulkers, tankers and container vessels since 1985.
100-2000 m³/h
Capacity
Sea water/ballast/general service
Medium
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
pump type
Vertical centrifugal pump (Asia standard)
variant count approx
100
period start year
1985
drive type
Electric
construction
Cast iron/bronze, marine-spec
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Common failures & inspection points
●Mechanical seal degradation in seawater
●Vertical shaft bearing wear
●Impeller wear from continuous service
●Casing erosion in coastal trade
Service & Maintenance
Standard marine service intervals. Seal every 8000h, bearings every drydock.
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TAIKO spares via Japanese/Asian supply network.
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Equipment Model #37463
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