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Tanabe Pneumatic Machinery (Japan)

VLH Series

Tanabe Pneumatic Machinery Co., Ltd. is a Japanese compressor manufacturer from Osaka. The VLH series (Very Low Vibration & High Efficiency) is Tanabe's current marine product line and successor to the older H series. Particularly quiet and low-vibration, which is appreciated on modern passenger ships and LNG carriers. Market share in Japan approximately 25%, globally approximately 10%.

30-200 m³/h FAD
Capacity
Compressed Air (Starting Air / Service Air)
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type 2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor (Low Vibration)
variant count approx 5
period start year 2005
drive type Electric
construction Cast iron, water-cooled, V-arrangement, low-vibration design

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Common failures & inspection points

●Valve plate failure from fatigue after 5,000-7,000 hrs
●Oil carry-over past piston rings in humid conditions
●Cooling water strainer clogging

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 4,000-6,000 hrs. Low-vibration design reduces bearing stress — extended bearing life. Complete overhaul 18,000-22,000 hrs.

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Replacement Parts

Tanabe Japan. Good availability in Japan, Singapore, Busan. Keep onboard: valve sets, piston rings. Lead time: 2-4 weeks Asia, 6-8 weeks elsewhere.
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