The Racor division of Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest manufacturer of motion and control technology, has launched a fuel filter specifically developed for use in high flow marine applications. The new FBO filter is able to reduce contamination-related costs considerably by separating fuel from water and particulates, even under the high pressures associated with common rail diesel injection systems. The filter’s design also enables changeouts to be carried out quickly and simply, cutting maintenance costs further.
The FBO unit can be used to filter fuel effectively at a number of stages in the fuel system of marine applications, including fuel dispensing and refuelling, as well as being able to act as an efficient on-engine microfilter or absorptive filter. With water contamination in fuel a primary cause of engine problems in marine vessels, effective filtration is essential for maintenance costs to be minimised.
The Parker filter features a locking ring collar, which attaches the filter housing to the filter head with four bolts. This setup enables maintenance personnel to change the filter element simply by loosening the bolts by hand and rotating and lowering the bowl. No wrenches or special tools are required allowing one person to change the filter element, cutting maintenance costs considerably.
Two models of the FBO filter are available, offering flow rates of between 38lpm and 284lpm depending on the element used and the type of fuel to be filtered. Both the FBO-10-MA and FBO-14-MA are compatible with a range of filter elements, including a filter separator, microfiter, and absorptive filter, depending on system requirements.