TD 520

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Issue No. 3
Component Identification Date 25.Sep.02

Alterations incorporated :- 01P115, 02P139

General Notes:
This Technical Data (TD) Document provides the detailed requirements for which there is
insufficient space on the component drawing.
The requirements of an individual TD may be altered by the addition of a specific note on the
drawing. In this case the additional note shall override the requirements stated in the TD.
Any changes to the structure or content of this TD must be actioned by means of a Design
Change (DC), approved by the owner.

Owned by Authorised by Date

M.E.Spinks Authorised by Design Change DCP 02P139 09.Sep.02

Technical
Standards
(Product
Engineering)

PURPOSE.

Perkins component brand strategy has been developed to ensure that all Perkins parts are
clearly and consistently marked in a manner that builds brand equity and product confidence
in the minds of our customers.
Where deviation from this document is unavoidable, the information agreed with Parts
Marketing Product Team shall be incorporated within a new drawing or added to a released
drawing by Prototype Alteration or Design Change. For new drawings reference to this
agreed change shall be recorded in the Design Job File.

Our policy of applying the Perkins trademark and brand name to all engine components
provides our customers with the confidence that they are investing in genuine Perkins parts
and the unrivalled quality that they represent.
Additionally a clear consistent applied Perkins brand helps to protect us from competition.

CONTENTS.

1. SCOPE
2. COMPONENT MARKING
3. MARKING LOCATION
4. MARKING TECHNIQUE
5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
6. REFERENCES
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APPENDICES.

APPENDIX 1 – SPECIFIC COMPONENT MARKINGS

APPENDIX 2 – EXAMPLES OF PACKAGE IDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
APPENDIX 3 – THE COMPANY IDIOGRAPH

1. SCOPE.

1.1 TD 520 defines the mandatory marking requirements for all production components.
The most important of these components are defined in Appendix 1 of this document.

1.2 The component marking instructions outlined in TD 520 shall be applied to all
production components. Unless specifically requested, the standard shall not be
applied retrospectively where specific tooling modifications would be required to
incorporate the required markings.

1.3 For prototype components, part number only (or pattern number if applicable) shall be
the mandatory marking requirement. Since many prototype components are supplied
in small batches it is sufficient for the batch container to be labelled with the prototype
part number. However, the full marking requirements, as for a production component,
shall be applied to the prototype drawing, to indicate the required production status
when such approval has been granted.

2. COMPONENT MARKING.

The Design Engineer shall designate the position of the required markings on the
component within the restrictions as indicated in Appendix 1 and with due consideration to
the functional requirements of the component. Application of Supplier’s markings is
prohibited – refer to paragraph 2.2.

It is important to note that component failure can arise from stamped markings particularly
on cast and high tensile materials.

2.1 Approved Component Markings.

All components and assemblies must reference a Perkins part number to enable
effective identification. In the case of components from pattern or die, the Perkins
pattern/die number shall appear.

Certain critical components require supplementary markings in addition to the Perkins

part number. These requirements are identified by asterisk in Appendix 1.

Approved supplementary markings are;

 Perkins Logo (Appendix 3) (Covers Symbol and Primary Mark).
 Powerpart Brand (Appendix 4).
 Date Code / Batch Code / Serial Number.
 Perkins allocated three-digit supplier code (see next page).

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The Finance Department of Perkins Engines Company Ltd issues codes to

manufacturers of those components that require supplier identification.

For Peterborough based components with available marking space constraints, the
last four digits may be used in place of the full part number or pattern / die number.

2.2 Non Approved Component Markings.

The application of a supplier’s own mark of identification, or any supplier mark that
may link a Perkins component to the source of supply (with the exception of the
Perkins supplier’s code reference) is strictly prohibited, except for items in the
Commodities Manual which are not supported by individual drawings. These items
will be covered by “Package Identified Components” as detailed in Appendix 2.

Supplier marks include;

 The suppliers name
 The suppliers brand name or mark
 The suppliers corporate or brand logo
 The suppliers part number reference
 The name of the supplying factory
 Factory identification logo’s
 Country of origin references
 Phone numbers or addresses
 The name of the process employed in production
 Material codes or serial numbers (other than those specifically requested
by Perkins)

3. MARKING LOCATION.

Instructions detailing approved marking locations for certain critical components can be
found in Appendix 1 of this document.

3.1 Components Visible Upon Engine Assembly.

To allow for future flexibility in Perkins branding strategy all components that are
visible upon engine assembly must not have permanent branding of the company
complete ideograph (refer to Appendix 3) applied to customer visible surfaces
(permanent brand marks are those forming an integral part of the supplier tooling).
These components shall carry externally visible branding in the form of labels or
plates.

In situations where these components require permanent marking this shall be applied
to non-visible surfaces.

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3.2 Vulnerable Surface Areas.

Component marking shall only be applied to the following component surfaces as a

last resort, and any such markings shall only be printed;
 Clamping areas
 Machined surfaces
 Labelling surfaces
 Joint faces
 Bearing surfaces

4. MARKING TECHNIQUE.

Special instructions detailing approved marking techniques for certain critical components
can be found in Appendix 1 of this document.

4.1 Approved Methods of Component Marking.

Approved methods of component marking are identified below;

 Stamping
 Etching
 Laser Engraving
 Rolling
 Forging
 Die Marking
 Identification Plate
 Ink jet printing using a permanent ink (logo colour :- black, blue or white)
 Separate Permanent Labels (logo colour :- black, blue or white) – attached
by mechanical means or aggressive adhesive

4.2 Non Approved Methods of Component Marking.

The following methods of component marking are not acceptable;

 Tie on Labels
 Stick on non-permanent labels (i.e. Paper).

4.3 Components with insufficient surface area for applying required markings.

Certain components may be supplied packed in container/packaging marked with the

part number of the component. For a list of examples refer to Appendix 2.

5. SPECIAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Recycling Codes.

All plastic type material shall be marked with its relevant material code as defined in
BS7010. Refer to TD 319 for details.

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5.2 Piston Rings.

Piston Rings may require colour coding as specified on the component drawing. The
mark shall be applied in accordance with the following illustration and shall not exceed
0.01mm raised thickness. Application shall be prior to any preservation treatment of
the ring.

The marking material shall withstand normal handling without flaking or removal and it
shall have no detrimental effect to the normal working of the piston ring.

10
Top Face of Ring
6
Ring Gap

Colour Marks Outer (Running) Surface

Piston Ring showing Position of Colour Mark

5.3 Seals.

Seals (e.g. ‘O’ ring section) when pre-fitted into location grooves of matching colour
(black in black), create difficulty in verifying seal fitment. Application of a marker pen
is required so as to establish a colour identity stripe. The condition described will be
encountered on all black composite materials that embody an interface-sealing
element. The marker stripe shall be yellow and shall bridge across the joint face and
seal (O ring).

6. REFERENCES.

Supplier Identification Codes issued by Finance Dept.

BS 7010 – System of tolerances for dimensioning plastic components
TD 319 – Plastic Mouldings
PP750 – Powerpart Packaging Guidelines
PP760 – Aftermarket Branding
Corporate Identification Manual

Appendix 1 – Specific Component Markings

Perkins Perkins Date Code
Component Part Perkins Perkins Supplier Powerpart Batch Code
Marking location and technique Number Logo Name Code Brand Serial No.
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Top Covers ☼ ☼ ☼
Marked internally.
Cylinder Head ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Marked in an area clear of machining inside rocker cover sealing face. (See section 3.1 for pattern marking)
Cylinder Block ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Marked on a surface that is not externally visible upon full engine assembly. (See section 3.1 for pattern marking)
Connecting Rod ☼ ☼ ☼
(See section 3.1 for die marking)
Crankshaft ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Camshaft ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Sump ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Balancer Assembly ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Exhaust and Inlet Valve ☼ ☼ ☼

Rocker Shaft/Arm ☼ ☼

Flywheel ☼ ☼ ☼
Marked on clutch side and crank palm side.
Gears ☼ ☼

Other Castings and Mouldings ☼ ☼ ☼

Cylinder Head Gasket ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Markings shall be printed adjacent to the part number on the gasket.
Oil Seals ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be etched / printed on to the oil seal (See section 6.5 for special marking instructions).
Hard Gaskets ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be etched/printed onto the gasket.
Soft Gaskets

Air Filter Elements ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Perkins branded as per Powerpart Packaging Guidelines PP750. OEM own brand elements are an option for
key customers with high volume requirements – artwork and sample component sign off required from OEM.
Fuel Pumps ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to appear on identity label.
Lift Pumps ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be stamped on hand primer, if fitted. Markings to be applied on non-visible surface on Electric
pumps.
Perkins Perkins Date Code
Component
Part Perkins Perkins Supplier Powerpart Batch Code
Marking location and technique
Number Logo Name Code Brand Serial No.
Oil Pump ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Water Pump ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
In assembled condition branding should be positioned on a non-visible location allowing for differentiated engine
options.
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Water Pump Pulley ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Marked on the internally facing major hub diameter.
Oil Cooler (assembled with filter head) ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Branding in non-visible location when assembled.
Oil Cooler (internal engine component) ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Branding should be applied such that it is visible when the outer casing is removed.
Radiators ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Removable Perkins brand plate to be added or markings to be applied to a non-painted surface that is not
externally visible.
Fans ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Marked on the central section plate (mating face).
Lub and Fuel Filter Canister (spin-on) ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Perkins branded as per Powerpart Packaging Guidelines PP750. OEM own brand elements are an option for
key customers with high volume requirements – artwork and sample component sign off required from OEM.
ECO Fuel and Oil Elements ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
The brand marks should be located on the top end cap of the fuel and oil filters – exact artwork TBA, will be
included in revisions of Powerpart Packaging Guidelines PP750. OEM own brands options are possible –
commercial need to be reviewed with IPBU and C&PSS. Artwork to be agreed with OEM.
Turbochargers ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Part number, logo and Powerpart to appear on identity label. Perkins logo and name to be cast on external side
face of compressor housing positioned at its widest end (outlet) – as approved by Group Marketing.
Manifolds ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Marking to be positioned facing engine or on lower face.
Injectors ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be stamped/laser etched on the lower half of the nozzle holder.
Nozzles ☼ ☼ ☼
Branding is only required for nozzles where atomiser assemblies have nozzles that are supplied separately as
service items (either by Perkins or the OE manufacturer). Tag codes can be used in place of factory part
numbers where required.
ECM’s ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be printed upon exterior identity label.
Rotating Electric’s ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
All to appear on identity label.
Special Tools ☼ ☼

Piston ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
The symbol and codes shall appear cast on the inside (non-machined) surface; cast raised 0,2 mm min. above
the general surface level. Part number and Perkins to be stamped on the crown.
Piston Ring ☼
Markings on rings shall appear on the upper surface, adjacent to the right hand side of the ring gap.
Perkins Perkins Date Code
Component
Part Perkins Perkins Supplier Powerpart Batch Code
Marking location and technique
Number Logo Name Code Brand Serial No.
Cylinder Liner ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Markings to be ink stamped on outside surface.
Bushes ☼ ☼ ☼

Big End Bearings ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Main Bearings ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
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Thrust Washers ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼

Fanbelt ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
Branding and identification to be applied on outside of belt.
Exchange Components ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
As per individual components. Exchange identity to be marked on packaging.
Electronic Sensors/Switches ☼ ☼ ☼

Software ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
All branding to be applied to both packaging and actual Disc/CD-ROM.
Oil ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
All markings to be displayed on packaging.
Air Cleaner ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
No external branding on new components – element to be branded as per PP750.
Closed Circuit Breather Element ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼
For Perkins branded engines internal air element needs to be as per Powerpart Packaging Guidelines (branding
guidelines currently being developed for inclusion in PP750). OEM own brand elements are an option for key
customers with high volume requirements – artwork and sign-off required from OEM – on engine own brand will
only be offered where the OEM sources service components from Perkins.
Critical Hardware (see note below) ☼ ☼
Markings to appear on the bolt head.

Note: - Critical Hardware, in the above list, refers to the specially designed fasteners which
include: - cylinder head bolts; bearing cap bolts; connecting rod cap bolts; flywheel bolts; and
crank pulley retaining bolts.

Appendix 2 – Examples of Package Identified Components

Nuts Bolts Washers Clips

O-rings Screws Collets Circlips
Valve springs

Appendix 3 - The Company Ideograph.

=
The complete ideograph is a combination of two separate elements – the ‘Symbol’ and the
‘Primary Mark’ (Perkins) in accordance with the Corporate Identification Manual. The company
ideograph is created =only when both the Symbol and the Primary Mark appear together and in the
format and proportions shown below. The Primary Mark shall never be caused to appear alone.
When the marking area is less than 30 mm by 10 mm, the Symbol may appear on its own.
Artwork samples are available from the Advertising and Promotions Manager, Perkins Engines,
Peterborough.
6,01 (crs ref)
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8,5

1 wide

Note: centre of circle shall bisect

Ø 5,5
the outer edge of the square

Symbol Proportions

Conventional Form of Ideograph.

Unless manufacturing process constraints demand otherwise, the proportions of the complete
Ideograph shall be as shown: -

9 2 37

Perk ns
9

8
0,5

Conventional Ideograph Proportions

For casting or pressing of the Company Ideograph, when manufacturing process constraints
cannot adopt the conventional form proportions, use of the variation “Extended Proportions” is
permitted. Minimal radius corner intersections may be applied to suit process.
6,5 H

Pe r k n s
H

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Extended Ideograph Proportions

Note the proportions between the symbol and the primary mark shall be as for the conventional
ideograph.

o
10 draft angle

0,1 H
For castings, the Ideograph shall be

max
raised proud of the general surface
to a maximum height of 0,1 H, and a Minimum possible
minimum height equal to that which
radius 'R'
renders the symbol clearly legible.

For pressings, it is anticipated that

the radius ‘R’ will be larger than that Section through Letter Character
produced by casting.

Appendix 4 – Powerpart packaging and branding

(Powerpart – Original equipment and Spares System)

The imagery and graphics for both original equipment and spares system identity (POWERPART)
shall be in accordance with:

Powerpart Packaging Guidelines PP750.

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