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Woodward 8573-075
- Product Name: PGA Series Pneumatic Governor
- Product Description: A compact, reliable pneumatic governor designed for speed control of small-to-medium diesel and gas engines. It is widely used in marine and industrial applications for its simplicity, durability, and ease of maintenance.
- Technical Specifications:
- Governor Type: Pneumatic, droop-controlled
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- Speed Range: 250–1200 RPM (adjustable)
- Air Pressure Input: 7.1–71 PSI (0.5–4.9 bar)
- Output Torque: 18.1 N·m (160 lbf-in)
- Operating Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
- Weight: 9.5 kg (21 lbs)
- Key Features:
- Proven Design: Field-proven reliability in thousands of installations worldwide.
- Pneumatic Operation: No electrical components, making it safe for use in explosive or hazardous environments.
- Adjustable Speed & Droop: Allows for customization of speed range and droop characteristics to suit specific engine requirements.
- Low Maintenance: Simple construction with few moving parts minimizes maintenance needs and downtime.
- Applications:
- Marine: Auxiliary generators and small main propulsion engines on workboats, fishing vessels, and yachts.
- Industrial: Standby generators, pumps, compressors, and other industrial equipment.
- Agricultural: Irrigation pumps, farm generators, and other agricultural machinery engines.
