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Valve Seat Remover / MPI

Induction system that removes worn valve seats from cylinder heads without welding, force or open flame; seats heat in about 15 seconds.

Description

The MPI system, designed by Chris-Marine Denmark, removes worn valve seats from cylinder heads without welding, force or open flame. A high-frequency induction generator feeds a water-cooled, insulated induction coil centred on the valve guide, heating the seat rapidly while the cylinder head stays cool.

Key features

  • Seat heated typically in 15 seconds
  • After cooling the seat diameter contracts by 0.3 to 0.5 mm for easy, non-destructive removal
  • Minimises damage to the seat recess
  • Hydraulic Valve Seat Remover (VSR) also offered, with tool heads for 44 to 140 mm seats at 250 bar

Applications

  • Valve seat replacement in cylinder head overhaul

Specifications

Heating timetypically 15 s
Seat contraction after cooling0.3-0.5 mm

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