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Hatlapa / MAN ES (Germany)

L Series

Hatlapa is a traditional German deck and machinery manufacturer from Uetersen near Hamburg, founded 1919. The L series is Hatlapa's standard start air compressor, built in various versions since the 1970s. In 2018, Hatlapa was acquired by MAN Energy Solutions. The L series is particularly widespread on vessels from German and Chinese shipyards (Blohm+Voss, Meyer, Shanghai Waigaoqiao). Solid, proven technology without special innovative features.

Hatlapa / MAN ES (Germany) L Series
60-350 m³/h FAD
Capacity
Compressed Air (Starting Air)
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type 2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
variant count approx 6
period start year 1975
drive type Electric
construction Cast iron, water-cooled, trunk piston

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Common failures & inspection points

●Valve plate cracking from fatigue, especially HP stage, after 5,000-7,000 hrs
●Piston pin bushing wear after 12,000-15,000 hrs
●Intercooler zinc anode consumption in seawater-cooled circuits
●Crankcase oil contamination from piston ring blow-by

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 4,000-6,000 hrs. Complete overhaul 18,000-24,000 hrs. Oil change every 500 hrs. Intercooler zinc anode check quarterly.

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Replacement Parts

Hatlapa (Uetersen, now part of MAN Energy Solutions since 2018). Service network worldwide through MAN PrimeServ. Keep onboard: valve sets, piston rings. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
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