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Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD-FCDB Series – High-Efficiency Heat Exchangers
- Luis Alberto Fing
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
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Introduction
When it comes to industrial and marine machinery, efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance are critical. The Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD-FCDB Series offers a compact and high-performance solution for cooling oil with fresh water (FCD) or sea water (FCDB). Designed with advanced Japanese engineering, these oil coolers are built to perform in demanding environments while ensuring long-term durability.
Key Features of the Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD-FCDB Series
Compact, high-efficiency design – Utilizes Taisei’s proprietary φ9 low-fin tube, achieving superior heat transfer and up to 20% size reduction compared to conventional models.
Floating tube sheet construction – Allows easy access for cleaning and replacement of the tube bundle, ensuring reliable performance and reduced downtime.
Flexible installation – Selectable flow direction and an adjustable U-bolt stand provide versatile mounting options.
Fluid compatibility – Standard use with mineral oil, with options for water-glycol oil, fatty-ester oil, and phosphate-ester oil.
Variants for different environments:
FCD: Fresh water cooling – suited for general industrial machinery.
FCDB: Sea water cooling – ideal for marine machinery and components.
Technical Specifications
Item | Standard Spec. | Option |
Type | Floating tube sheet | – |
Maximum working pressure | Shell side: 1.0 MPa Tube side: 1.0 MPa | – |
Corresponding fluid | Shell side: Mineral oil Tube side: Freshwater (FCD), Sea water (FCDB) | Shell side: Water glycol oil, fatty ester oil, phosphate ester oil, etc. |
Cooling tube | φ9 low-finned tube Material: Phosphorus-deoxidized copper | Aluminum brass (for sea water) |
Heat transfer area | 0.4 – 5.5 m² | – |
Tie-in | Shell side: Rc threaded type Tube side: Rc threaded type | Flanged type (FCD-3XX, FCDB-3XX only) |
Model Coding & Variants of the Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD-FCDB Series
Category | Code | Description |
Fluid Type | – | Mineral oil |
G | Water glycol oil / Fatty ester oil | |
F | Phosphate ester oil | |
W | Combination of G + F | |
Model | FCD | Fresh water |
FCDB | Sea water | |
Size | 108A | 0.4 m² – φ76.3 mm (65A) |
114A | 0.7 m² – φ76.3 mm (65A) | |
122A | 1.1 m² – φ76.3 mm (65A) | |
226A | 1.3 m² – φ114.3 mm (100A) | |
234A | 1.7 m² – φ114.3 mm (100A) | |
242A | 2.1 m² – φ114.3 mm (100A) | |
256A | 2.8 m² – φ114.3 mm (100A) | |
270A | 2.8 m² – φ114.3 mm (100A) | |
350A | 2.5 m² – φ139.8 mm (125A) | |
370A | 3.5 m² – φ139.8 mm (125A) | |
390A | 4.5 m² – φ139.8 mm (125A) | |
311A | 5.5 m² – φ139.8 mm (125A) | |
Oil Quantity Classification | 0 | Large capacity |
1 | Normal capacity | |
2 | Small capacity | |
Tie-in Options (3XX only) | – | Tube & Shell: Threaded |
A | Tube: Flanged, Shell: Threaded | |
B | Tube: Threaded, Shell: Flanged | |
C | Tube & Shell: Flanged |
Why Choose the Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD-FCDB Series?
The Taisei Kogyo Oil Cooler FCD/FCDB Series is particularly well-suited for situations where contamination may occur on the shell side. With tube-side access and a floating tube sheet design, maintenance becomes straightforward, ensuring reliable operation and extended equipment life. These features make it a top choice for industries where uptime and performance are crucial.
Applications
Industrial machinery cooling systems
Marine engines and auxiliary equipment
Hydraulic oil systems
Power generation equipment
Downloadable Resources
Resource | Link |
PDF Drawing | |
CAD Drawing | |
Catalogue | |
Instruction Manual | |
Spare Parts List | |
Catalogue 2 |
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