6EL32
The Hanshin 6EL32 is a compact six‑cylinder, two‑stroke main engine delivering 2 640 kW at 750 rpm, designed for coastal and feeder vessels where space is limited.
Engine Specifications
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Designation decoded
6 für 6 Zylinder, EL für die Hanshin EL-Motorenserie, 32 für Bohrung 320 mm. Specs: Hub 480 mm. Die Designation 6EL32 verwendet das Serien-Kürzel EL direkt in der Typenbezeichnung.
Background
The 6EL32 is the 6-cylinder version of the Hanshin 320-mm EL engine. Unlike the L-type designations (LU, LA, LH) this engine uses the series abbreviation EL directly. Compact 2-stroke crosshead engine for Japanese coastal ships with 320 mm bore and 480 mm stroke.
Calculated metrics
Inspector checklist
- Zylinderlaufbuchse: 320 mm Bohrung × 6 Zylinder, Hub 480 mm, S/B 1.5
- Kolbenringe: Hanshin-Konfiguration
- Kreuzkopf-Lager: Lagerspiel
- Nockenwelle: 6-Zylinder-Ausführung
- Kraftstoffpumpen × 6
- Ventilspiel: Hanshin-Manual
- Einspritzdüsen × 6: Zustand
- Stopfbuchse × 6: Drainage
- Auslassventil × 6
- Turbolader: 1× — keine Redundanz
- Spülluft-Kühler
Logbook reference values
| Parameter | Expected | Deviation means |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust gas temperature per cylinder | 330–405 °C at 85% MCR | Spread >15 °C → Einspritz-Problem |
| Scavenge Air Pressure | 1.2–2.0 bar abs at MCR | Turbolader |
| Motordrehzahl | 180-350 rpm | Last/Governor |
Common Failure Modes
Expert tips
- 💡 6EL32: Direct EL designation instead of L-type variant — in Hanshin manual search for EL32, not for LU32/LA32
- 💡 6-cylinder 320 mm: Good compromise between power and compactness for coastal freighters — 6-cylinder running is more uniform than 5-cylinder
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Classification & regulatory
IMO Tier II. Japanische JG-Klassifizierung.
Reference content for inspector orientation. Always verify against manufacturer's manual, latest service letters and class society requirements.
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