Spiders are a mechanism found in larger reciprocating engines that guide a piston rod up and down, reducing wear and maintaining engine rotation stability. They consist of a pair of crosshead guides and are not used in smaller engines. Spiders also make servicing large diesel engines easier. A spider is a mechanism found in larger […]

Spiders are important mechanisms in large reciprocating engines that guide the piston rod up and down, reducing wear and maintaining engine rotation stability. They consist of a pair of crosshead guides and are not used in smaller engines. Spiders also make servicing large diesel engines easier. A spider is a mechanism found in larger reciprocating […]