Kawasaki to Launch M7V/M7X Series Swash Plate Axial Piston Motors
Sep. 28, 2015
Tokyo, September 28, 2015 - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it will launch its M7V/M7X series of swash plate type axial piston motors on October 1, 2015.
The M7V variable displacement motors and M7X fixed displacement motors feature the most outstanding high-speed performance of any swash plate motor on the market. These hydraulic motors are designed to perform a wide range of operations, including powering winches, drills, and other construction machines, as well as HST* drive systems for industrial vehicles. When used for HST drive systems, the M7V/M7X series can be combined with any of the newly released K8V series swash plate type axial piston pumps.
In putting the M7V/M7X series together, Kawasaki leveraged its vast experience in the field of construction machinery and industrial vehicles, whilst employing the fluid dynamics technology it cultivated through aircraft and rolling stock R&D to incorporate newly developed rotary components (pistons, cylinders, etc.). On top of the swash plate motor’s unique compact design, the M7V/M7X series delivers high-speed performance as never seen before. These motors start up fast to ensure smooth operation and work outstandingly well at low speeds in delicate operations where precision performance is a must. All these features enhance motor operability and make installing the M7V/M7X in industrial vehicles simple.
Electric or hydraulic pilot-operated proportional control and constant pressure control make this series the ideal choice for a wide range of needs.
The M7V series includes the M7V112 (with a displacement of 112 cm3) and the M7V160 (with a displacement of 160 cm3), which are slated to be released on October 1, 2015, as well as the M7V85 (with a displacement of 85 cm3), scheduled to debut in the summer of 2016.
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- HST (hydrostatic transmission) is a type of transmission mechanism that transmits power from an engine by adjusting displacement from a hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor to make continuously variable transmission possible.
Specifications
Model | Variable displacement motor |
Fixed displacement motor |
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M7V |
M7V |
M7V |
M7X |
M7X |
M7X |
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Displacement (cm3) | Max. | 85 |
112 |
160 |
85 |
112 |
160 |
Min. | 0-65 |
0-85 |
0-120 |
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Pressure (MPa) |
Rated | 40 |
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Max. | 45 |
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Max. speed (min-1) | at qmax | 3,900 |
3,550 |
3,100 |
3,900 |
3,550 |
3,100 |
at q < 0.6qmax | 6,150 |
5,600 |
4,900 |
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- qmax
- :Max. displacement
- q
- :Displacement