Caterpillar 3512B Turbocharger Cartridge
Specifications
| Component | Turbocharger cartridge (core) | |
|---|---|---|
| Part group | CAT 3516-TC | |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3512B / 3516 | |
| Certificate | Dynamic balancing certificate | |
| Function | Boosts charge air for combustion | |
| Condition | New / OEM-reman |
Technical notes
The turbocharger cartridge is the rotating core — shaft, compressor and turbine wheels and bearings — supplied as a balanced assembly that drops into the existing turbocharger housing. Because it spins at very high speed, the cartridge must arrive with a dynamic balancing certificate; an unbalanced core causes vibration, bearing failure and potential wheel contact. Order by the engine's part group and confirm the housing variant, and renew the oil feed and drain seals on fitting. Verify high-temperature gasket sets are included, and check shaft end-float before returning the engine to service.
Compliance
Internal engine component outside MED/USCG scope; supplied with a dynamic balancing certificate for the rotating assembly.
Compatibility
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a turbocharger cartridge?
- The balanced rotating core — shaft, wheels and bearings — that fits into the existing turbocharger housing.
- Why a balancing certificate?
- The core spins at very high speed; an unbalanced assembly causes vibration and bearing failure.
- What is renewed on fitting?
- Oil feed and drain seals, with high-temperature gaskets, and shaft end-float is checked.
Caterpillar 3512B Turbocharger Cartridge
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