CHRIS-MARINE®

Wavecut Grinding Machine / WGM

Portable machine for in-situ wavecut grinding.

  • For cylinder liners 350–980 mm diameter bore
  • Overhauling of MAN B&W 2-stroke diesel engine liners
  • Self-centering, highly stable and accurate
  • PLC-controlled grinding depth feeding system
  • Cooling water system for liquid supply
  • Automatic stop after completed operation
  • Pneumatically driven motors

WGM used for cylinders with liner bore 500 - 980 mm

WGM used for cylinders with liner bore 500 - 980 mm

WGM used for cylinders with liner bore 500 - 980 mm

Remote control panel

Remote control panel

Grinding with high capacity CBN grinding wheel

Grinding with high capacity CBN grinding wheel

WGM used for cylinders with liner bore 350 – 460 mm

WGM used for cylinders with liner bore 350 – 460 mm

Portable machine for in-situ wavecut grinding

WGM has been specifically developed to provide cylinder liners with a tribologically superior surface known as wavecut pattern. The pattern enhances lubrication and reduces attrition. Thanks to the mounting adapters on top of the machine, is self-centering, stable and accurate.

WGM – product features

  • For cylinder liners 350 – 980 mm diameter bore
  • Overhauling of MAN 2-stroke diesel engine liners
  • Machining process within time for piston overhaul
  • Air driven motors
  • Self-centering machine frame on top of cylinder liner
  • PLC-controlled grinding depth feeding system
  • Cooling water system for liquid supply
  • Automatic stop after completed operation

Available for several engine makers, such as: Bergen, Caterpillar, MAN DIESEL, Sulzer, Wärtsilä, etc.

Technical Specification
WGM (500 – 980mm)
Machine capacity Cylinder liner bore 500 – 980 mm
Normal grinding time Dependent of engine size and amount of material to be removed, but normally 2 – 5 hrs
Air pressure 0.6 – 0.9 MPa (6 – 9 bar or 85 – 130 psi)
Air consumption 100m3/h (1700 l/min or 60 cu ft/min)
Air hose connection 16 mm (5/8″)
Electric power supply 1-phase 220 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
Feeding indication 0.01 mm between lines on feeding indicator wheel
Weight 220 kg
Max dimensions:
Engine type 50MC  H: 1075 mm Ø 610 mm
Engine type 60MC – 70MC  H: 1075 mm Ø 780 mm
Engine type 80MC – 98MC  H: 1075 mm Ø 1060 mm
WGM (350 – 460mm)
Machine capacity Cylinder liner bore 350 – 460 mm
Normal grinding time Dependent of engine size and amount of material to be removed, but normally 2 – 5 hrs
Air pressure 0.6 – 0.9 MPa (6 – 9 bar or 85 – 130 psi)
Air consumption 100m3/h (1700 l/min or 60 cu ft/min)
Air hose connection 16 mm (5/8″)
Electric power supply 1-phase 220 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
Feeding indication 0.01 mm between lines on feeding indicator wheel
Weight 160 kg
Max dimensions:
Engine type 35MC/E  H: 1152 mm Ø 580 mm
Engine type 40MC/E  H: 1152 mm Ø 580 mm
Engine type 42MC/E  H: 1152 mm Ø 640 mm
Engine type 46MC/E  H: 1152 mm Ø 640 mm

Often bought together with