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Woodward 8562-411
- Product Name: PG Series Pressure-Compensated Hydraulic Governor
- Product Description: A heavy-duty pressure-compensated hydraulic governor designed for large industrial diesel and gas engines. It provides precise isochronous speed control for generator sets and mechanical drive applications requiring high stability under varying loads.
- Technical Specifications:
- Speed Range: 500–2500 RPM (field-adjustable)
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- Control Mode: Isochronous (constant speed) or droop (0–10% adjustable)
- Hydraulic Pressure: 7–14 bar (100–200 PSI)
- Power Source: Engine-driven hydraulic pump
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +85 °C
- Weight: 15 kg
- Mounting: Direct engine-mounted (standard SAE flange)
- Key Features:
- Pressure-compensated design eliminates speed drift under load changes.
- High force output for large fuel valve control.
- Built-in overspeed protection mechanism.
- Field-adjustable speed setpoint and dynamics.
- Robust construction for high vibration industrial environments.
- Applications:
- Large industrial diesel/gas generator sets (500–5000 kW).
- Marine main propulsion and auxiliary engines.
- Off-highway equipment (mining, construction) engines.
- Gas compressor and pump drive engines in oil & gas.
- Industrial turbine control systems.
