Our technical guides for marine applications provide practical information on sea water pumps, flexible impellers, damper plates, PRM marine gearboxes and common troubleshooting procedures.
Scandiesel guides are based on the questions most frequently received from boatyards, workshops, distributors and professional users.
Practical information to help identify the correct component and reduce the risk of ordering errors.
Sea Water Pumps
How to identify a pump, check its compatibility with the engine and distinguish between original and compatible replacements.
Why a Sea Water Pump Does Not Prime
Common causes, suction-line checks and inspection of the impeller, cam, wear plate, seals and direction of rotation.
Sea Water Pump Impellers
How to identify the correct impeller by checking the part number, dimensions, blade count, material and insert type.
Marine Gearbox Damper Plates
How to select the correct damper plate by checking engine torque, spline profile, flywheel mounting and application details.
Marine Flexible Couplings
Function, selection, static and dynamic alignment, torque, engine mountings and earthing connector.
R&D Marine Engine Mountings
Function, selection, load distribution, torque, thrust, alignment and correct installation.
PRM Marine Gearbox Power Tables
How to interpret kW or BHP per 100 rpm ratings and correctly check maximum input power, engine speed, reduction ratio and service category.
Inspection Hatches for Fuel and Water Tanks
A guide to stainless steel inspection hatches for tanks, available in 100, 150 and 200 mm diameters, for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.