Metric Automotive Engineering, the local distributor of IPD engine parts, is releasing new cover part numbers on a monthly basis for the smaller generation Caterpillar® C7, C9 and C12 engines. IPD is a leading aftermarket provider of engine components for Caterpillar® engines.

“We already have a fair coverage on these models and are adding to this offering on a monthly basis as IPD releases more part numbers onto the market,” Andrew Yorke, of Metric Automotive Engineering, says. “Since being appointed IPD’s distributor in South Africa in 2008, we service an increasing number of customers who recognise and are experiencing the significant cost savings associated with world class quality replacement parts.”

IPD C7 aluminium pistons are constructed from a special hypereutectic alloy that has high silicon content. Hypereutectic aluminium is stronger than more common cast aluminium pistons and provides a low coefficient of thermal expansion, which allows for much tighter tolerances. These pistons are treated with a special phosphate conversion coating that provides enhanced lubricity and corrosion resistance, and a sectional anti-friction graphite skirt coating on the skirt for enhanced lubricity.

The IPD C7 rod bearings are manufactured from a sintered alloy plated with a unique overlay. This material is designed exclusively for high loads and offers excellent cavitation erosion resistance, load carrying capacity and conformability. IPD C7 main and thrust bearings provide excellent resistance against corrosion, seizure and fatigue, as well as good load carrying capacity. Piston pins are manufactured from a hardened chromium, molybdenum and nickel alloy steel to produce excellent tensile strength and wear resistance.

IPDSteel™ articulated two piece piston crowns for C9 engines are manufactured with a patented heat treated steel casting for high strength, durability, heat and wear resistance, as well as dimensional stability under conditions of high heat and pressure. The finished design provides excellent overall thermal transfer between the piston crown and cooling system of the engine for exceptional performance. IPD’s main and rod bearings for “extreme" C9 engine applications feature a bi-metal design with a copper/lead alloy and steel for strength, durability and performance. In addition to fatigue strength, this design provides resistance against wear, seizure, corrosion and cavitation, while imparting excellent conformability and embedability.

IPD uses premium materials designed for heavy duty industrial engine applications. Rocker cover base seals are made of moulded rubber with metal inserts. And, for selected applications, composite type oil pan seals come with integrated metal inserts.

For C9 engines, the intake valve heads are made of chrome-nickel alloy that provides excellent high temperature strength, hardness and corrosion resistance. This high quality, heat-treated material includes Stellite™ facing, a corrosion and wear resistant cobalt-chromium alloy. The intake valve stems are made of a high chromium alloy that provides excellent corrosion resistance, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Exhaust valves are made of a special high performance nickel-chromium “super alloy” designed for very high temperature strength, while providing excellent corrosion resistance. The exhaust valve stems feature chromium, molybdenum, and manganese low-alloy type steel designed for torsional and fatigue strength, and durability.

The latest replacement parts for Caterpillar® C10 and 3176C engine applications include 252 part numbers, including new InFrame overhaul kits, piston and liner assemblies and other important engine components.

“Cost effective, high quality service replacement components from IPD lower repair costs for industrial engines without sacrificing quality, engine life or job performance,” Yorke comments. “IPD is ISO9001:2008 certified by Lloyd’s Register. Quality is critical because these engines power a variety of machines and equipment and are a source of revenue for business. An extensive quality control process ensures the IPD products pass high quality assurance standards before being shipped to customers, while comprehensive warranties give our customers peace of mind when purchasing these products.”

IPD COVER PARTS PIC 01 : Cost effective, high quality service replacement components from IPD lower repair costs for industrial engines without sacrificing quality, engine life or job performance.

IPD COVER PARTS PIC 02 : Andrew Yorke, of Metric Automotive Engineering, says the company is releasing new cover part numbers on a monthly basis for the smaller generation Caterpillar® C7, C9 and C12 engines.