Design Improvements

KP35 Thrust Flinger

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KP35 Thrust Flinger

Improved Twin Ring Design - All Melett KP35/39 CHRA’s are upgraded from single to twin ring comp end for improved sealing.

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KP35/9–360⁰ Thrust Bearing

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KP35/9 – 360⁰ Thrust Bearing

At The original BV35, BV39, KP31, KP35 & KP39 thrust bearing was the 3 pad, 180 degree design. Due to the open thrust pad area oil retention was an issue.

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GT15-25 Upgraded Thrust

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GT15-25 Upgraded Thrust

In the beginning, there were two main types of GT15-25 turbo, those with a sintered steel 270° and those with a 360° stamped brass alloy thrust bearing.

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K03/4 Thrust Bearings

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K03/4 Thrust Bearings

At Melett, we understand the different methods used to produce thrust bearings and where possible incorporate design improvements.

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GT15 Journal Bearings

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GT15 Journal Bearings

The GT15 journal bearings have improved over the years. They started with Melett part numbers 1102-015-100 and 1102-015-101.

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GT15 Seal Plate

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GT15 Seal Plate

Extra Strengthening Ribs - Seal plates are prone to failing around the compressor wheel diameter.

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GT15-25 Slender Shafts

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GT15-25 Slender Shafts

Melett introduced design improvements and developed a full back shaft and wheel solution, which reduced the risk of fatigue on the inducer diameter.

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GT15 Nozzle Assembly

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GT15 Nozzle Assembly

Solid Vane Design - During the design review of the GT15 nozzle assembly, Melett Engineers analysed failure modes of many units.

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