FLOTEC INDUSTRIAL LIMITED
Flotec engineers installing a VPF system modification on-site.
EMR PARTNERS WITH FLOTEC TO IMPROVE CLASS 158 FLEET RELIABIL
East Midlands Railway (EMR) approached Flotec to support the organisation in its vision to create easier journeys for its passengers.
EMR Class 158 fleet have historically suffered with engines overheating and reverting to idle which is a common issue with the industry wider DMU trains whereby a combination of steep inclines and contaminants (such as leaves, debris and pollen) entering the system can catastrophically slow the engine down resulting in delays and in some cases, cancellations.
Flotec inspected a series of Perkins 400 and Cummins 350/400 train classes and designed an engineering solution consisting of upgrading and modifying the existing fan units to Flotec’s Variable Pitch Fan (VPF) innovation.
Flotec’s VPF is unique in its multi-directional rotation which is far more efficient in blocking contaminants from entering the system and efficiently maintaining radiator cooling.
Flotec also completed a hydrostatic hose overhaul, reservoir cleaning,
The innovative Variable Pitch Fan.
Flotec engineers installing a VPF system modification on-site.
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"We approached Flotec to help improve our engine cooling efficiency and deliver improved reliability across the fleet. The VPF modification coupled with an improved radiator has significantly reduced our incidents where diesel engines revert to idle, attributed to engine cooling issues. We have seen an improvement in performance, reducing delay minutes and cancellations; a benefit which our customers will see when travelling on our regional services.”James Wale Head of Fleet Production East Midlands Railway