Diesel Engine Connecting Rod

The Oil & Diesel Engines Connecting Rods Steel forging or casting alloy nickel quality material also known as the con-rod of a typical main propulsion engine looks like the one shown in the picture which shows two views of the rod. The diagram is labeled clearly for all its parts and as you can note from the sketch it consists of an upper forked section which fits on the crosshead bearings while the lower part fits on the crankpin bearing.

Apart from the shape of the Oil & Diesel Engines Connecting Rods, there are special designs for other engines such as trunk engines. Apart from transmitting motion, the Oil & Diesel Engines Connecting Rods also serves to supply oil for piston cooling and crosshead lubrication.