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Woodward 8520-494
- Product Name: UG-8 Series Mechanical Governor
- Product Description: A compact, rugged mechanical speed governor for small-to-medium industrial diesel and gas engines. It provides proportional speed control with adjustable droop for generator sets and prime movers。
- Technical Specifications:
- Speed Range: 850–1650 RPM (standard)
Detailed content
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- Control Mode: Proportional (droop, 0–10% adjustable)
- Actuation: Mechanical (direct engine speed signal)
- Power Source: Engine camshaft or flywheel-driven
- Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +85 °C
- Weight: ~2.3 kg (5 lbs)
- Key Features:
- Simple, maintenance-free mechanical design.
- Field-adjustable speed setpoint and droop.
- Built-in fuel limiter for startup and overload protection.
- Compact size for easy installation on small engines.
- Applications:
- Small industrial generator sets (5–500 kW).
- Marine auxiliary engines and small propulsion systems.
- Off-highway equipment (construction, agriculture) engines.
- Gas compressor and pump drive engines.
