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Woodward 8561-470
- Product Name: UG-8 Series Mechanical-Hydraulic Governor
- Product Description: A compact, self-contained mechanical-hydraulic governor designed for small-to-medium industrial diesel and gas engines. It provides proportional speed control with adjustable droop for generator sets and prime movers in harsh environments.
- Technical Specifications:
- Speed Range: 600–1800 RPM (field-adjustable)
Detailed content
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- Control Mode: Proportional (droop, 0–10% adjustable)
- Actuation: Mechanical-hydraulic (engine-driven pump)
- Power Source: Engine camshaft/flywheel-driven (no external power)
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +85 °C
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- Mounting: Standard SAE flange (direct engine mount)
- Key Features:
- Maintenance-free mechanical design with no electronic components.
- Field-adjustable speed setpoint and droop for on-site calibration.
- Built-in fuel limiter for startup and overload protection.
- Tolerates high vibration and extreme temperature conditions.
- Compatible with all standard engine fuel injection systems.
- 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 in remote locations.
- Standby power systems for critical infrastructure.
