ISC / ISL CM2150

2007 Midrange fuel System Warning!

2100 bar = 30,458 PSI System Pressure

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 Hand Hydraulic Pump & Valve

This and the following photos courtesy of Caterpillar

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 Capable of 3,000 psi

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 Hotdog Simulates Finger

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 Nozzle Aimed at Hotdog

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 Red ATF Used for Visibility

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 Full Pressure and Valve Released

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 Spatter on Plexiglas, Hotdog Knocked Off

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 Hotdog Torn & Perforated

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 Hotdog Placed into Rescue Glove

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 Glove was Penetrated in 2 of 3 Trials

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 Glove Knocked Down & Spatter

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 Note Red ATF injected into Hotdog

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 Finger Injured by Hydraulic Injection

• A high-pressure injection injury should be considered a potential

surgical emergency, seek medical assistance immediately
• Immediate cleansing of the offending fluid is required if there is
any chance to restore full function.
•NOTE 48% of injuries of this type result in amputation, likely
if cleansing is delayed more than 10 hours!

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 Penetration Wound

5 6

1. Injection point (minimum 100 PSI to penetrate skin)

2. X-ray showing accumulated fluid
3-6. Surgery to remove contaminated and damaged tissue and vessels.

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 Penetration Wound

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 Required Incision

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 Scar

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 Never loosen high pressure fuel lines
on any common rail fuel systems
while the engine is running. If the
engine is not running, use the
appropriate method to bleed the
system before performing any work
on the high pressure side of the fuel
system. When in doubt ASK!
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