ALTERNATORS
CUMMINS LAUNCHES NEW ALTERNATORS
Cummins Generator Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of alternators, has developed a standardised range of low, medium and high voltage alternators under its AvK product brand. This product option has been created in response to market demand and specifically meets the requirements of those customers looking to maximise business opportunities through shorter lead times and a quality, yet cost effective solution, reports APN.
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vK alternators, including the new standardised option, are the first in the world to achieve wide-ranging safety certification from UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.). The entire range - from 600 to 11,000kVA - is UL approved enabling OEMs to integrate AvK alternators pre-approved into their generator sets. The range is also Grid Code Ready having been engineered to meet global Grid Code regulations. Cummins Generator Technologies set the pace in grid compliance being the first to market with grid code compatible alternators. The standard pre-engineered machine components which comprise the new range are validated, future-proofed and ready to assemble. Customers therefore benefit from a streamlined ordering process and a lead time to final delivery of up to half that of an ‘engi-
neered to order’ product. These AvK standard machines complement Cummins Generator Technologies’ long history in configuring prod- ucts to meet specific customer needs, as well as developing tailored engineering solutions. Trevor French, General Manager of AvK Sales & Marketing commented: “Our focus has traditionally been to develop bespoke products for our customers and while this remains a key option in the AvK brand portfolio, we also recognise the need for a cost-effective, rapid response approach in a challenging and dynamic market. Reduced variability in specification fosters efficient production cycles, improved common component stock availability, and an ability to leverage suppliers through multi-item purchasing. The standard machines are listed in our catalogues and include optional features to meet specific needs.”
"Reduced variability in specification fosters efficient production cycles & improved common component stock
availability."
Trevor French, General
Manager of AvK Sales & Marketing
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AvK range standard options include: • Machine type, core length, number of poles, voltage and frequency • Bearing type • Centre height • Foot print • Shaft ending • Terminal box and Auxiliary Terminal box arrangement • Ingress protection to IP23 • Cooling method to IC01 A spokesman for the company told APN: “Development of the new AvK standardised alternators range draws on Cummins Generator Technologies’
100 years’ of
experience developing and manufacturing high performance and efficient power genera- tion technology, reports the company. “AvK alternators meet the critical needs of various applications - be it in extraction of oil, gas, coal or minerals on land or at sea, continuous power supply, parallel operation in power plants, industrial plants, hospitals and high-rise buildings. Mobile applications include railway vehicles, cranes, marine or wind power, each demanding the highest level of electrical performance. They are suitable to be driven by diesel and gas engines as well as wind, gas and steam turbines.” Cummins Generator Technologies designs and manufactures premium quality alternators up to 11,000 kVA under the STAMFORD® and AvK® brands. Internationally-renowned for built-in quality, its alternators set the standard for ruggedness, reliability and versatility, reports Cummins. The company has several manufacturing facilities located in India, China and Europe, ensuring superior
customer support across the world.
www.stamford-avk.com
NOVEMBER 2016 AMERICAN POWER NEWS
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