ALTERNATORS


Alternate and Regenerate - how the C-Type Series alternator gives value- added performance


Mecc Alte has unveiled its next generation of alternators, the C­Type range, at last month’s Middle East Electricity show in Dubai. The C­Type series promises to offer more features and value­added performance benefits across its three core product lines, with six to eight models in each, producing between 7.5kVA to 165kVA 50Hz and 9.3kVA to 200kVA in 60Hz. UKPN has the story.


configurable, compact and lighter products with efficient cooling and improved accessibility’. The new alternator promises to offer more features and value-added performance benefits across its three core product lines with six to eight models in each, producing between 7.5kVA to 165kVA 50Hz and 9.3kVA to 200kVA in 60Hz. The innovative ‘plug and power’ design of


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the C-Type enables efficient connectivity with easy assembly, fast-link connection, integration and configuration for OEMs to keep production costs low, without compro- mising on power. The in-house design team stripped back


the alternator from the ground-up and focused on introducing a new set of design


ith its new C-Type series Mecc Alte claims to have ‘re-engi- neered every aspect of the alter- nator to create a range of highly


and alternator performance protocols. Mr Mario Carraro Director from Mecc Alte


said: “Power equipment manufacturers usually introduce small changes and improvements to their products over time. As an independent company we are more agile and respond to market needs for compact and more diverse power components, more quickly. “The alternator is the beating heart of any


power unit and the C-Type range has been designed to reflect changes in future technology and design. The time was right for us to refresh our thinking, focusing on regeneration and not evolution of our products.” The new range has taken over 12 months


to develop from concept through to production, creating a highly durable, advanced technological and engineered design. New features include specialist AVR access panels using a flip hinge for simple,


“The


alternator is the beating heart of any power unit and the C­ Type was designed to reflect changes in future


technology and design. The time was right for us to refresh our thinking, focusing on regeneration and not evolution.”


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safe and rapid adjustment, whilst the panel itself has been repositioned to reduce potential access problems by obstructive engine parts or brackets. This and other intel- ligent features will save time in production- keeping costs and stocks to a minimum and more efficient production schedules. The new ergonomic casings of the C-Type


range also include digital regulator protection to manage circuits and functionality. Alarm sensors are also integrated, and operators have clear visibility to alternator performance with connection through an interface. The AVR dashboard reports provide real


time and historical performance metrics to preserve the health of the alternator and can store data for up to 100 years. Across the full C-Type range, Mecc Alte designers have ensured that every feature and element have a purpose. A redesigned fan with fluid cooling technology provides more efficient temperature control over longer periods; whilst the aluminium brackets and reduced length improve strength to weight ratio. This makes the C-Type compact and provides cost effective transportation and enables OEM’s to minimise canopy/base frame size and costs. Improved connectivity is delivered via 12


leads fitted as standard, and an innovative terminal board arrangement with fast-link reconnection, that allows rapid reconnection for a multitude of voltages and a flexible stock. With 70 years in alternator manufacturing


Mr Carraro who is third generation of this family owned company reflects: “The intrinsic detailing and key design features of the C- Type range have produced a next generation range of alternators with value added benefits and ultimate peace of mind for our customers,” concludes Mr Mario Carraro. www.meccalte.com


MARCH ‐ APRIL 2018 UK POWER NEWS


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