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Why a Perkins Generator?

With a history of over 85 years, Perkins has become a global leader in the provision of diesel engines. They now manufacture a comprehensive range of diesel and petrol power solutions. The company was established in Peterborough, England in June 1932 by Frank Perkins and Charles Wallace Chapman to design and manufacture a range of high-speed diesel engines. Chapman’s innovations changed the diesel engine from a slow-revving, inefficient industrial unit into the modern-day highly efficient powerhouse that it now is.

The company changed hands a number of times from its inception until it became a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. in 1998. The name “Perkins” was maintained through the changes of ownership because their engines had established themselves in the marketplace as a reliable, quality product. They primarily manufacture diesel engines for power generation, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and industrial applications but also provide solutions for the maritime industry.

They make an extensive range of engines covering thousands of different engine specifications, including units powered by both diesel and petrol. As part of Caterpillar, Perkins has claimed to be the largest diesel engine manufacturer globally. They have a global manufacturing footprint with facilities in the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Brazil, China, and India.

So, the answer to the question “why a Perkins generator?” is clear. By choosing a Perkins unit, you are engaging with a global leader in diesel engine manufacture with a reputation for engineering excellence and a long track record in the provision of class-leading power units for gensets. Any Perkins-powered genset you buy will have local support through a global network of regional and sales centres. In addition, many of the leading genset manufacturers choose Perkins engines to power their offerings.

A Solution for Every Application

Perkins generators range from units suitable for a single residence through to massive industrial or utility size machines suitable for powering a small town. There is guaranteed to be a product in the range that will provide solutions for all the critical industries in the electric power provision arena. Whether standby generation for manufacturing facilities, office blocks, and shopping centres, or backup power for critical medical facilities, Perkins generators will offer a solution.

For remote areas with no grid connection, generators can provide units for prime power generation where the units have to run continuously and ensure guaranteed power. These units come with the peace of mind that can only be provided by thousands of hours of real-world use from a huge global install base. All Perkins engines are also supported by a global network of distributors and dealers, so spares and repairs or maintenance are never a problem.

The Perkins range of diesel and petrol-fuelled engines for electrical power generation cover any critical application found around the world. If you have a need for electrical power, there will be a genset that can fulfil your need. What is more, Perkins generators will do so efficiently and reliably for many years.

The Leading Edge

Perkins generators have long been known for innovation and the company has been at the forefront of innovation in diesel engine development from its inception and is especially respected for engineering excellence in the powering of gensets. The latest engine offering from Perkins, the 5000 Series, is recognised as delivering class-leading performance with regard to load acceptance, longer service intervals, lower oil and fuel consumption, higher power density, and lower environmental impact. The 5000 Series delivers outstanding durability and reliability using state-of-the-art sealing technology and core design that has been validated over thousands of hours of rigorous testing. The 5000 Series epitomises the Perkins commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and outstanding durability.

Can You Buy Directly?

Counter-intuitively, Perkins does not actually make generators at all! They only manufacture the engines. The engines are, however, specifically designed to be used for powering alternators for the production of electrical power. The manufacture of the complete genset is left to specialist companies like PacB.

Perkins is an independent supplier of superior-quality diesel engines. They focus on their area of expertise, which is designing and manufacturing the highest quality diesel engines for generators. Generator builders, such as PacB then marry the alternator, engine, and electronic control systems to produce industry-leading generators. At the heart of a Perkins generator is an engine specifically designed for electrical power generation applications. It is durable, powerful, fuel efficient, and environmentally optimised to provide reliable power and peace of mind for years of operation

Due to the fact that genuine Perkins engines are high-quality, extremely durable units, all the other components in Perkins generators are usually chosen accordingly. Reputable companies like PacB will use control gear, alternators, and enclosures that are as durable and reliable as the engines are when manufacturing Perkins generators. This means that Perkins generators are usually of the highest quality and can be purchased with absolute confidence. Our company provides backup and support with in-house, internationally trained technicians trained to do work on Perkins generators.

Who Do I Procure Perkins Generators From?

PacB is renowned in the Southern African genset and power provision industry as a manufacturer of superior-quality commercial and industrial gensets. At PacB, we build and support Perkins generators. PacB representatives and technicians attend regular training on Perkins products, making sure that they keep up with changes in technology and are up to date with the latest product offerings.

We have successfully completed many large projects, both for the government and in the private sector using Perkins generators. When it comes to specifying industrial diesel gensets, significant technical know-how and experience are prerequisites for advice on purchasing and installing the correct solutions. This includes specialist knowledge on unit sizing, fuel type, noise attenuation, system configuration, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

All these factors need to be thoroughly understood and matched to the customer’s site-specific electrical architecture and requirements. We have expertise in the design and manufacture of generator control systems, including AMF (Automatic Mains Failure) and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) systems and all the additional components that an installation may require.

We have expert knowledge and experience of all the main controller brands in the industry and are able to design and manufacture Synchronous PLC controlled panels for multi-station generator supply over a vast range system of sizes and voltages, including systems over 1000 kVA. If you operate a facility such as a hospital or clinic where continuity of power is critical, Perkins generators offer the kind of reliability needed. Contact PacB today and guarantee always having power.