Standby power for manufacturing
Generator for a manufacturing plant
A power outage in a manufacturing plant does not only mean interrupted operation — it means stopped lines, endangered technology and loss of work in progress. We design standby or prime generators around your specific production technology, load character and starting currents — not just an indicative output.
- Industrial generators 20–3000 kVA
- AKSA · Perkins, Doosan, Volvo Penta
- Standby and prime duty
Overview
Standby power for manufacturing
A correctly designed standby system must match the specific technology, the load and the requirements for automation. We offer an individual design — not a catalogue solution.
A food plant has different requirements than a machine shop. A press shop has different starting characteristics than automated assembly. A precise design always starts from the actual operation.
Your operation not in the overview? We supply generators for industrial, special and non-standard applications — we will prepare a suitable solution based on the type of production, the required output and the connection to your technology.
Risk of an outage
What an outage can cause in a manufacturing plant
Stopped production
Every minute without power means stopped lines, lost output and delayed orders. For continuous operations this is a direct financial loss.
Damaged machinery and workpieces
An abrupt shutdown of CNC machines, compressors, presses or furnaces can cause a fault or destroy the workpiece in progress — and the machine itself.
Irreversible material loss
Temperature-sensitive processes, cold stores, food lines or chemical production — material lost in an outage is often unrecoverable.
Supply-chain penalties
An outage affects the whole supply chain — delayed deliveries, missed deadlines and penalties for goods not delivered on time.
Safety risks
Loss of lighting, ventilation and safety systems in a production hall is a direct risk for employees and for statutory obligations.
Loss of customer trust
Repeated outages and missed deadlines lead to losing key customers to more reliable competitors.
Where it fits
When is a generator a suitable solution for a plant?
Machine shops and presses
CNC centres, hydraulic presses, furnaces, compressors or robotic cells — operations where stopping the line has immediate financial or technological consequences.
Process-sensitive production
Production where a stoppage means not only lost output but damage to the product or process — food, chemicals, metalworking, press shops, welding lines.
Automation and control
CNC centres, industrial compressors, hydraulic presses, furnaces and hall air-conditioning — equipment that cannot tolerate even a short outage.
Unstable grid areas
Industrial zones or plants in areas with more frequent outages or fluctuating power quality from the distribution grid.
Multi-shift operation
Operations running in multiple shifts or continuously, where management cannot risk an unplanned stoppage caused by a power failure.
Design factors
What must be considered when designing a generator for manufacturing
The generator output cannot be set as a simple sum of nameplate loads. The most common mistake: undersizing based on steady-state consumption without considering motor starting currents. The reserve is always determined individually.
Real load and reserve
Electric motors and compressors draw several times more current when starting than in steady operation. The generator must handle these peaks without overloading.
Starting currents
Motor-driven load has a multiple of its steady-state draw at start-up. This characteristic must enter the sizing directly.
Switching and automation
The method of transfer to standby, load-circuit priorities, power cabling to the plant technology and coordination of control signals — designed as one functional unit.
Sensitive control systems
Sensitive PLCs and automation control systems need a UPS to bridge the transfer window, not only a stable waveform. SCADA or BMS integration is addressed as an individual project solution.
Fuel autonomy
The length of standby operation determines the fuel tank size — from 8 hours for standard standby up to multi-day operation without refuelling.
Location and installation
Placement (outdoor, indoor, canopy), foundation type, exhaust routing, and access for service and refuelling.
Acoustics
Noise requirements depend on the location and surroundings of the operation — canopied unit, exhaust silencers or an indoor installation.
Service availability
Proximity of service support, spare-parts availability and contracted emergency service for critical operations.
System solution
It is not just a generator — it is a complete functional system
Industrial generator units
Industrial AKSA generators with Perkins, Doosan or Volvo Penta engines. Outputs 20–3000 kVA for industrial applications.
Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
Monitors grid power quality and starts the generator and transfers the load without manual intervention on an outage. Transfer time depends on the system configuration and the specific application.
Switchboards and cabling
Power and control switchboards, cable interconnections, coordination with the existing electrical installation — designed and supplied as part of the whole.
Fuel storage
Integrated or separate tank sized for the required operating time. For long-term standby and continuous operation.
Canopy or container
Sound-attenuated canopy or container for installations with noise requirements. Execution is chosen according to the location and the surrounding environment.
Alarms and service
SMS/e-mail alarms on fault and automatic notifications. SCADA or BMS integration as an individual project solution. Service contract according to the needs of the operation.
Process
From operation analysis to commissioned standby
- Step 1
Operation analysis
We identify the type of production, critical technologies, starting characteristics of the main consumers and the sensitivity of control systems. Just tell us what you need to protect and for how long.
- Step 2
Technical design
Based on the analysis we propose the generator output with reserve, the transfer configuration, fuel capacity and electrical connections. We respond within one working day; the timing of the technical design depends on the project and scope.
- Step 3
Quotation
A transparent calculation with no hidden items — generator, ATS, transport, installation, commissioning and documentation in one quotation.
- Step 4
Delivery and installation
We arrange transport, crane work, placement, electrical connection and construction coordination. Turnkey delivery.
- Step 5
Commissioning
Energisation, load tests with the real production load, documentation handover and service setup. Emergency support throughout the lifetime.
Typical operations
For which production operations can the solution be suitable?
Machining and welding
CNC centres, lathes, milling machines and welding lines — an outage interrupts machining, damages tools or scraps a whole series. Every minute of downtime is a calculable loss.
Food and beverage
Production and packing lines, pasteurisation, cooling chains and cleanrooms — an outage endangers hygiene standards, the whole production batch and quality certifications.
Plastics and presses
Hydraulic presses, injection moulding machines, furnaces and temperature-controlled processes — an interruption means a spoiled moulding, solidified melt or a damaged mould.
Warehouse operations
Automated racking systems, cooling boxes, loading terminals — an outage interrupts the whole warehouse operation and dispatch.
Multi-shift assembly halls
Assembly halls and plants with multi-shift or continuous operation — compressors, welders, cranes and process services cannot tolerate an unplanned stoppage.
Robotics and automation
Robotic cells, automated lines and PLC control systems — a power failure disrupts synchronisation, triggers a safety stop and requires a lengthy restart of the whole line.
References
Industrial experience.
Every project designed from scratch
We design every project from the ground up — with respect for the type of production, load, starting currents and automation requirements.
Deliveries across Europe
We supply generators to production plants, industrial halls and logistics centres in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other European countries.
Project scheduling
Project deliveries are planned with respect to the production schedule. Selected configurations are available in a shorter time — the delivery date is proposed during the technical consultation, without unnecessary delay.
Authorised AKSA dealer
As an authorised AKSA dealer we provide parts and emergency service. The standby source must work when you need it.
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Ratings are indicative, not a full-facility guarantee — the required PRP or ESP rating is confirmed from your load profile, starting loads and critical circuits during project sizing.
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Czech projects — scope as agreed
For Czech projects the delivery may include, as agreed: generator supply, design of the installation, commissioning on a prepared site, turnkey realization and a service contract. The scope is always clarified together during consultation and confirmed in the quotation.
International supply — EXW CZ/NL
International direct sales are preferably EXW Czech Republic / Netherlands; transport is agreed individually. Installation and service abroad are possible in agreed cases and are always confirmed individually by location and model. Manufacturer warranty.
We will help you design the generator
We will prepare a suitable solution according to your type of production, required output and connection to your technology — without obligation.