Rings For Two-Stroke Engines
There are many different types of engine available for a multitude of
power needs and so subsequently there are numerous variants of piston
ring pack configuration.
We are world-beaters when it comes to fast turnaround and speedy, reliable
delivery, usually from stock, to any destination.
SPR is recognised as one of the world's largest suppliers of piston
rings for diesel engines.
There is no doubt piston rings from SPR offer the finest quality
available in the world today. For a piston ring supplier who can
offer total quality, reliability and service, turn to SPR.
Of course, the major engine differentiation is between 2-stroke and
4-stroke cycle specification but cylinder bore and engine RPM are also very
important influences on the pattern of the piston ring pack.
Large slow speed two-stroke diesel engines used to contain 5 or 6
compression rings, all of the same design. No scraper rings are necessary
as lubrication oil is injected into the cylinder bore and consumed
within the engine. More recently only 4 rings have been used to help
reduce engine friction. The top ring now often differs from the lower rings both
in terms of its geometry as well as the materials used for its
construction to allow it to better withstand ever-harshening conditions
within the engine.
SPR "A" CATEGORY ENGINES - 2 stroke
Engine types for which rings are usually in stock.
This is not an exhaustive list of SPR's products.
| DESIGNER |
SERIES |
MODEL |
| B&W |
L35 |
MC |
| B&W |
L42 |
MC |
| B&W |
K45/L45 |
GF/GFCA |
| B&W |
L50 |
MC |
| B&W |
F55/L55 |
GF/GFCA |
| B&W |
L60 |
MC |
| B&W |
K62/L62 |
EF/VT2BF |
| B&W |
K67/L67 |
GF/GFCA |
| B&W |
L70 |
MC |
| B&W |
K74/L74 |
EF/VT2BF |
| B&W |
K80/L80 |
GF/GFCA |
| B&W |
K84/L84 |
EF/VT2BF |
| DOXFORD |
58/67/76 |
J |
| GOTAVERKEN |
760/1500 |
DM |
| HANSHIN |
46/58 |
LF |
| MAN |
52/55 |
RV/VV |
| MAN |
52/90 |
GZ |
| MAN |
52/105 |
KSZ |
| MAN |
60/105 |
KZ |
| MAN |
70/120 |
KZ |
| MAN |
70/125--70/150 |
KSZ |
| MAN |
90/160 |
KSZ |
| MITSUBISHI |
45/80 |
UEC |
| MITSUBISHI |
45LA |
UEC |
| MITSUBISHI |
52/105-52/90 |
UEC |
| MITSUBISHI |
52/105--52/125 |
D--UEC |
| SULZER |
56 |
RD/RL |
| SULZER |
48/58/62/84 |
RT/RTA |
| SULZER |
66/76/90 |
RL |
| SULZER |
68/76/90 |
RD/RND |
A flick through the product catalogue of any major piston ring manufacturer
will reveal a bewildering spectrum of styles and finishes. This list
summarises the most common types of ring used in today's engines and
explains the rationale behind the designs.
Every piston ring is designed with a particular purpose in mind, although
their functions fall into two broad categories. Firstly, to effectively
seal the combustion chamber in order to maintain pressure and optimise
energy output; secondly, to control lubrication oil consumption for
the smooth operation and extended service life of moving components.
Sealing rings are known collectively as "compression rings" and oil
distribution rings as "oil control rings". Some rings, however, are
designed to perform both functions and therefore do not fit neatly into
either of the two categories.




So ring geometry is a crucial part of determining the rings' functional
characteristics and combined with SPR's mastery of choosing and using the
most appropriate base materials and surface treatments has created a range
comprising a "ring for all engines".
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