DAF
Piston for DAF
This piston is a critical moving component within the combustion chamber of DAF diesel engines. It converts combustion energy into mechanical motion to drive the crankshaft.
Specifications
- Part number
- 87-140200-02
- Brand
- DAF
The piston, part number 87-140200-02, serves as the primary moving element within the combustion chamber of DAF diesel engines. It is engineered to withstand the internal pressures and thermal loads generated during the power stroke. By reciprocating within the cylinder bore, the piston converts the energy released from fuel combustion into linear mechanical motion, which is subsequently transferred to the crankshaft to provide power to the machine.
This component features specific geometry including the piston head, skirt, and ring grooves designed to maintain compression and facilitate heat dissipation. It is compatible with DAF diesel engine applications. The precise fitment of this component is necessary to ensure proper sealing, fuel efficiency, and overall engine operation within the specified tolerances for the DAF power unit.
In internal combustion engines, pistons act as the movable boundary that contains the expanding gases. They must maintain a tight seal against the cylinder walls using piston rings to prevent gas leakage while managing the transfer of forces to the connecting rod and crankshaft assembly.