Steel Pistons For 730 Hp Engines

KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH has designed its all-steel piston to be compatible with Scania's V8 engine.

May 31, 2011

Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG

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KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH is manufacturing the mono-bloc steel pistons for the new Scania V8 engine; with a top performance of 730 hp this is presently the most powerful truck engine worldwide.

Design features friction-welding and a low weight
Provides cooling and linear guidance
Offers durabile construction
Features diameter of 130 mm
All-steel construction ensures higher mileages than aluminum
Long skirt directly connected to pin boss and under-crown transfers high side forces and stable guidance in cylinder bore without compromising structure
Asymmetric skirt design on thrust and anti-thrust side minimize friction and weight

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