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Long-Stroke Diesel Engines for Maximum Efficiency and High Reliability 6•8•9 12 • 16
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M 32 C: Long-Stroke Diesel Engines for Maximum Efficiency and High Reliability
M 32 C
VM 32 C
M 32 C – On-Board Power
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M 32 C – Design Improvements
■ High-efficiency turbocharger
Customer Benefits:
■ Nodular cast-iron engine block
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VM 32 C – Compact and Powerful!
The M 32 C V-engine was introduced The consistent application of MaK long-
in 2000 in 12- and 16-cylinder versions. stroke engine design and development,
With a bore of 320 mm and a stroke along with the incorporation of as many
of 420 mm, it covers a power range of in-line engine components as possible, is
5,760 – 8,000 kW in the 720 and 750 rpm clearly and impressively demonstrated in
ranges. The engine is designed to meet the external configuration: – a compact,
not only the demands of the marine simple and clean design.
market but also those of the stationary
electric power generation and petroleum The modular construction of the engine,
industry markets. the integration of various functions into
a single component, the robust design
and the utilization of already proven,
in-line engine components, form the
basis for the wide availability range of
this engine.
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M 32 C – Economical from Installation to Operation
TBO x 1000 h Lifetime x 1000 h
Piston crown 30 90
Piston skirt - 60
Piston rings - 30
Cylinder head 15 -
Inlet valve 15 30
Exhaust valve 15 30
Main bearing - 30
Complete engine
The engine is marketed with standard-
ized pump and filter equipment. The
interfaces for the fuel, lubricating oil and
cooling water systems are located at
the free end of the engine for ease of
connection.
Top plate
M 32 C – MaK Propulsion Package
Subject to be changed
Examples of complete
propulsion systems
M 32 C – Emission Reduction Technology
Flex Cam Technology (FCT) has been In combination with the long-stroke Key criteria are:
developed and put into production. The concept and high performance air systems ■ Compliance with current and future
next milestone in emissions technology the Caterpillar Common Rail (CCR) fuel required emission limits for the
is a fully flexible fuel system suitable for system is the most effective technology to respective power ranges.
DO, MDO and HFO, called the Caterpillar meet emission regulations and customer ■ Customer expectations in terms of
Common Rail (CCR) fuel system. Caterpillar expectations engine performance, maintenance
Common Rail is considered the major build- practices, fuel quality and mode of
With Caterpillar Common Rail, the injection
ing block towards low emissions, high operation.
pressure is independent from load and
performance and highest customer value.
speed. Utilizing injection maps the injection By adopting well proven elements of this
Caterpillar has chosen “inside the engine”
characteristics are optimized for every technology for medium-speed engines, it
measures as the technology with the high-
engine operating point. As a result, NOx is our goal to meet and exceed customer
est customer value.
and soot emissions are reduced with the expectations by maximizing product value
amount of reduction dependent on the through:
actual engine operating condition. ■ Superior reliability in heavy fuel
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Injector
* Generator efficiency: 0.96, cos ϕ: 0.8 ** ISO conditions Hu = 42,700 kJ/kg, without installed pumps, tolerance 5%
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* Generator efficiency: 0.96, cos ϕ: 0.8 ** ISO conditions Hu = 42,700 kJ/kg, installed pumps, tolerance 5%
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Integrated Solutions – Customer Support Portfolio
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■ Medium-Speed Engines
● C280 ● M 20 C ● M 25 C
6, 8, 12, 16 cylinder 6, 8, 9 cylinder 6, 8, 9 cylinder
1,730 – 5,420 kW 1,020 –1,710 kW 1,800 – 3,000 kW
M A I N P R O P U L S I O N
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems
Production Facilities
which manage all sales and product sup- Some of the most advanced manufactur- In addition to product quality, our cus-
port activities. They have direct responsi- ing concepts are used at Caterpillar loca- tomers expect comprehensive service
bility for achieving the ambitious growth tions throughout the world to produce which includes the supply of spare parts
targets set for the Cat and MaK brands engines in which reliability, economy and throughout the life of the engine.
and for providing our customers and performance are second-to-none.
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.,
dealers with complete marine solutions.
From the production of core components located in Morton, Illinois, is the largest
Caterpillar’s global dealer network pro- to the assembly of complete engines, parts distribution facility within the Cat
vides a key competitive edge – customers quality is always the top priority. Logistics network and is also the head-
deal with people they know and trust. quarters for all the worldwide distribution
Comprehensive, recognized analysis
centres. Morton utilises sophisticated
Cat dealers strive to form a strong work- systems, test procedures and measuring
material handling, storage and retrieval
ing relationship with their customers, methods ensure that quality requirements
systems to support Caterpillar’s customer
offering comprehensive and competent are met throughout all the individual
service goals.
advice from project support to repair manufacturing phases. All of our produc-
● M 20 C ● M 25 C ● M 32 C ● VM 32 C
6, 8, 9 cylinder 6, 8, 9 cylinder 6, 8, 9 cylinder 12, 16 cylinder
970 –1,625 kWe 1,710 – 2,850 kWe 2,765 – 4,320 kWe 5,530 – 7,680 kWe
1,210 –2,030 kVA 2,140 – 3,560 kVA 3,456 – 5,400 kVA 6,912 – 9,600 kVA
■ High-Speed Engines
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Propulsion Engines
● 3500
8, 12, 16 cylinder
526 – 2,525 kW
● M 32 C ● VM 32 C ● M 43 C ● VM 43 C
6, 8, 9 cylinder 12, 16 cylinder 6, 7, 8, 9 cylinder 12, 16 cylinder
2,880 – 4,500 kW 5,760 – 8,000 kW 5,400 – 9,000 kW 10,800 –16,000 kW
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