Company launches diesel-driven generators

5th December 2014

  

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Power equipment sales and rental company Renttech South Africa (SA) has introduced two new ranges of diesel-fuelled power generators, which the company says has helped it grow its portfolio as an industrial sales and rental equipment company, onto the Southern African market.

Renttech SA operations manager Martiens Opperman says this is part of the company’s commitment to providing new products and technologies that align with changing times and market demand. The company boasts 22 recognised brands of welding, power generation, lifting, rigging and construction-related equipment.

He adds that the company plans to introduce gas-driven generators early in 2015.

The new ranges include heavy-duty generators, covering 10 kVA to 30 kVA in both single- and three-phase sound-attenuated models, and an extra-heavy-duty ‘rental spec’ series for extreme conditions.

“The smaller units are popular for domestic and small business use, whereas our standard units are popular with larger businesses and site use. The rental spec units are aimed at heavy-duty on-site applications,” Opperman explains.

He emphasises that Renttech SA is constantly striving to improve the quality and efficiency of its products, many of which are sourced internationally, with the overall aim of supplying top-quality, versatile products at affordable prices.

The 10 kVA to 30 kVA range is small and compact, at 1 500 rpm, sound-attenuated, fitted with a Kubota/Newage Stamford power pack and is available at competitive prices. The heavy-duty Rental spec units can be double-stacked, painted to marine container specifications and come with a standard five-year rustproof warranty.

“In addition, the Rental spec range can be supplied as duel frequency units for 50 Hz/60 Hz. These units are fitted with either Perkins/Newage Stamford or Cummins/Newage Stamford power packs and handle ambient temperatures of up to 50 ˚C.

“The 800 kVA and above units are fitted with converted soundproof marine containers which are ideal for site use,” says Opperman.

The two new generator ranges form part of Renttech’s existing range of power generation equipment which is used across a number of industries in South Africa and Africa, including the mining, construction, ship-building and petrochemicals industries.

Opperman notes that the diesel ranges are proving popular within its rental fleet, with follow-up orders currently in production.

“When it comes to installation, it is vitally important to get the sizing right, as correctly sizing a generator is essential in the supply of standby power equipment, as running a unit under capacity will cause it to ‘glaze’ or get damaged owing to undersupply of power,” he says.

“There can be major cost implications if a unit is either too big or too small for its purpose. Renttech SA’s in-house technical expertise, as well as the strength of our after-sales support, helps to prevent costly errors.”

Opperman adds that Renttech SA has experienced growth in recent years owing to a number of acquisitions of welding businesses around the country. The company has several new projects in the pipeline for 2015, both in South Africa and other African countries.

Further, Renttech SA will also be distributing new hybrid-type light-emitting diode towers to the South African market early next year. The units are currently in the production development phase and will be available in the first quarter of 2015.

“The field of power generation and standby power is a dynamic one, and Renttech is proud to be at the forefront of a number of exciting new product ranges which are both cost effective and energy efficient,” Opperman concludes.

Edited by Megan van Wyngaardt
Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online

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