At Highway & Heavy Parts, we want to bring you the best information about diesel engines.
Our staff has extensive experience and knowledge about diesel engines and their parts, and they want to bring that knowledge to you. Whether you’re shopping for a diesel engine part, looking to expand your business, increase your business, or trying to identify what parts you need for a specific job, HHP is here to help! In this post, we’re talking about piston crowns, specifically the Forged Steel Piston Crown for the Caterpillar 3406E and C15 engines. We’ll take you through what a piston crown does and what makes these forged steel crowns a great option for your 3406E or C15. About Piston Crowns Your piston crown plays an important part in your engine’s combustion system. Because it seals the cylinder and transfers forces during the combustion phase, the crown needs to be heat-tolerant and able to withstand large amounts of pressure. That’s what makes forged steel piston crowns a great option. About Forged Steel Pistons If you want a piston that lasts, forged steel is a good choice. They can withstand more heat than cast or hypereutectic pistons, so they’ll be able to last longer. This makes forged steel one of the best materials you can choose for your pistons. Forged Steel Pistons Crowns in Caterpillar Engines Caterpillar engines have used forged steel as early as 1993, including the 3406E and C15. It’s lightweight design and durability make it better suited for the high temperatures and pressures in the combustion chamber. It has incredible longevity, as seen in the Caterpillar models 1LW, 2WS, and 6NZ. Forged steel is one of the best options for these engine types. Maintaining Your Piston Crowns Pistons crowns are essential in your engine, and they can last for a million miles or more if they’re properly maintained. One way to take care of them is to invest in a quality re-ring kit, for when the less durable parts, like the gaskets, are changed for new ones. Doing this can help support and extend the life of your pistons. Believe it or not, even the OEMs reuse piston crowns. Because they’re such a durable part, they simply refresh them with new piston rings, gaskets, and bearings. Doing this maintenance on a high-quality crown can actually save you money in the long run. It’s more expensive to keep buying low-quality crowns you have to replace as often as you replace the rings. So if you’re looking for advice on the piston crowns in your engine, or have any other diesel engine questions, give our certified diesel engine representatives a call. We’re here to help you get what you need to keep your engine running at its best! From diagnosis through delivery, we’re Highway & Heavy Parts!Related Articles: PISTON CROWN FAILURE ANALYSIS
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