Taisei Kogyo FCD,FCDB Oil Coolers for Industrial and Marine Systems

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Introduction

Industrial hydraulic and lubrication systems require controlled oil temperature to maintain viscosity, protect components, and support stable machinery operation.

The Taisei Kogyo FCD/FCDB Oil Cooler is a Japanese water-cooled shell-and-tube heat exchanger designed for compact industrial and marine cooling systems.

• FCD Series: Freshwater cooling for general industrial machinery

• FCDB Series: Seawater cooling for marine machinery and equipment

Compact shell-and-tube oil cooler by Taisei Kogyo, designed for efficient freshwater and seawater cooling in industrial and marine machinery applications. Model: FCD/FCDB.

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Compact and Maintainable Oil Cooling

The FCD/FCDB Series uses Taisei Kogyo’s proprietary φ9 low-fin cooling tube, providing high heat-transfer performance in a compact body. According to the manufacturer, this design enables approximately 20% size reduction compared with conventional φ12.7 low-fin tube configurations.

Its floating tube-sheet construction allows the tube bundle to be accessed for inspection, cleaning, or replacement. Selectable flow direction and adjustable U-bolt stands provide additional installation flexibility.

Technical Overview

Parameter	Standard Specification
Manufacturer	Taisei Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Product Type	Water-cooled shell-and-tube oil cooler
Series	FCD / FCDB
Cooling Water	Freshwater — FCD / Seawater — FCDB
Standard Shell-Side Fluid	Mineral oil
Optional Fluids	Water-glycol, fatty-ester and phosphate-ester fluids
Maximum Working Pressure	Shell side: 1.0 MPa / Tube side: 1.0 MPa
Maximum Working Temperature	Shell side: 90°C / Tube side: 60°C
Heat-Transfer Area	0.4–5.5 m²
Maximum Reference Heat Exchange	Up to 73.2 kW
Cooling Tube — FCD	Phosphorous-deoxidized copper
Cooling Tube — FCDB	Aluminum brass
Standard Connections	Rc threaded
Optional Connections	Flanged configurations for selected 3XX models

Performance depends on the selected model, oil type, flow rates, inlet temperatures, cooling-water conditions, allowable pressure loss, and required heat rejection.

360-degree technical blueprint showcasing the Taisei Kogyo FCD/FCDB industrial and marine oil cooler, highlighting its external design from multiple angles.

Industrial Applications

Taisei Kogyo FCD/FCDB Oil Coolers may be evaluated for:

• Hydraulic power units

• Industrial lubrication systems

• Machine tools and production machinery

• Compressors and rotating equipment

• Marine engines and auxiliary machinery

• Power-generation equipment

• Industrial process and utility systems
  

Information Required for Selection

Technical evaluation should include:

• Complete oil cooler model

• Oil type and viscosity

• Oil flow rate

• Oil inlet and required outlet temperature

• Freshwater or seawater cooling

• Cooling-water inlet temperature and flow rate

• Required heat-exchange capacity

• Operating and design pressures

• Allowable pressure loss

• Connection type and dimensions

• Existing drawing or nameplate

• Required quantity
  

For replacement projects, external dimensions alone are insufficient. The tube material, heat-transfer area, fluid compatibility, connections, cooling capacity, and operating conditions must also be confirmed.

Taisei Kogyo FCD/FCDB Oil Cooler

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