"> Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha / MHI (Japan) SJ Series
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Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha / MHI (Japan)

SJ Series

Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK), now part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is the leading Japanese separator manufacturer. The SJ series is the main competitor to Alfa Laval in Asia and de facto standard on Japanese shipyards (IHI, Imabari, JMU). The F variant (SJ-F) was introduced from the late 1990s onwards with improved control system. Market share in Asia estimated 30–35%, globally approximately 15%.

1,200-25,000 l/h
Capacity
Fuel Oil / Lube Oil
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Disc-Stack Centrifugal Separator
variant count approx 7
period start year 1985
drive type Electric
construction Cast iron frame, stainless steel bowl, gear drive

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Common failures & inspection points

Bowl vibration from disc stack imbalance — critical after 5,000-7,000 hrs
Worm gear set wear after 20,000 hrs, causes higher oil temperature
Operating water solenoid valve corrosion from seawater-cooled supply
Control panel relay failures on older SJ-F models

Service & Maintenance

Bowl overhaul every 5,000-7,000 hrs. Worm gear oil change every 2,500 hrs. Operating water strainer cleaning daily. Complete overhaul at drydock or 20,000 hrs.

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Replacement Parts

MHI/Mitsubishi service depots in major Asian ports. Keep onboard: O-ring kit, operating water valve, gravity disc set. Lead time Japan: 3-5 weeks; Europe: 6-8 weeks.
Equipment Model #37658 · ✓ still in production