Cummins
Piston for Cummins
This piston is a component designed for Cummins engines to facilitate the conversion of combustion energy into mechanical motion. It features integrated ring grooves to assist in sealing the combustion chamber and managing oil control within the cylinder assembly.
Specifications
- Part number
- 87-155200-62
- Brand
- Cummins
The piston, identified by part number 87-155200-62, operates within the engine cylinder to facilitate the power stroke. It receives the force generated by the combustion of the air-fuel mixture and transmits this energy through the connecting rod to the crankshaft, converting linear movement into rotational power. The component includes machined grooves designed to house piston rings, which maintain the seal of the combustion chamber and regulate oil film thickness on the cylinder walls.
This part is manufactured for use in Cummins engine applications. It is engineered to meet specific dimensional and tolerance requirements for the engine block and cylinder bore. The actual manufacturer of this component is Cummins.
In heavy machinery and industrial engines, the piston acts as the primary moving boundary of the combustion chamber. It must withstand the cyclical pressures and thermal loads inherent in the compression and power phases of the engine cycle. Proper fitment ensures that compression ratios remain within specified limits, which is necessary for maintaining engine efficiency and power output.