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IMO AB (Colfax)
ACE Lube Variant
IMO AB ACE variant for lube oil service is standard on main engine lube oil systems (MAN B&W, Wärtsilä). Very robust against warm oil with low viscosity. Standard on many newbuildings as main lube oil pump and pre-lube pump.
5-300 m³/h
Capacity
Lube Oil/Hydraulic Oil
Medium
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
pump type
Three-screw positive displacement pump
variant count approx
80
period start year
1985
drive type
Electric
construction
Cast iron, hardened nitrided screws
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Common failures & inspection points
●Screw scoring from oil contamination after lube oil filter failure
●Mechanical seal leakage after 8000h
●Bearing wear from low-viscosity warm oil operation
●Relief valve sticking from varnish/sludge
Service & Maintenance
Major overhaul 25000h. Oil sample monthly for ISO 4406 cleanliness. Suction strainer check daily.
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Maritime Network →Replacement Parts
Mechanical seal kit, screw set, bearing kit. Lead time IMO 8-12 weeks.
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Equipment Model #37588
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