"> Matsubara (Japan) MH Series

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Matsubara (Japan)

MH Series

Matsubara Tekkosho is a Japanese compressor manufacturer from Kobe. The MH series is a standard marine start air compressor offered on Japanese shipyards as an alternative to Tanabe. Low international recognition, but solid technology. Mainly installed on Japanese coastal ships and small cargo vessels.

20-120 m³/h FAD

Capacity

Compressed Air (Starting Air)

Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type 2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor

variant count approx 4

period start year 1980

drive type Electric

construction Cast iron, water-cooled, V-arrangement

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Common failures & inspection points

●Valve plate cracking after 4,000-5,000 hrs

●Oil pump gear wear after 15,000 hrs

●Intercooler tube corrosion

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 4,000 hrs. Complete overhaul 16,000-18,000 hrs. Service through Matsubara Japan.

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Matsubara Japan. Limited international presence. Lead time: 3-5 weeks Asia, 8-12 weeks elsewhere.

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