Engines built on contemporary technology

Engines the key for the working of any automotive equipment and which defines the

manner in which automobile functions. While the overall engine market is dominated

by the diesel engines led by demand for heavy commercial vehicles and the

automotive sector, increasing number of individuals and companies are adopting

renewable energy powered vehicles and engines, which in turn has led to rise in gas

engine consumption. Further, the rise in gas engine can be attributed to the new

emission regulations as well as demand for renewable energy-powered passenger

vehicles. Companies like Cooper Corporation have seen a steady growth in demand

and consumption of engines-in both diesel and gas category. The company is into

the designing, manufacturing and distribution of engines of 2-cylinder engine, 3-

cylinder engine and 6-cylinder engine for various uses and application in the

marine, industrial, agricultural and automotive sectors.

With a manufacturing expertise spanning over five decades, Cooper is among those

companies who have integrated global technical expertise and manufacturing

sophistication into their systems and production processes. The company is led by a

strong management and a 3000+ dedicated employees qualified in their area of

Expertise.

Increase in user base for gas engines

During the recent years there has been a shift in consumer sentient by embracing

alternative energy powered vehicles. This has led to the rise in the gas engine

segment and positively impacting the companies manufacturing them. The forecast

also predicts this segment to grow at a CAGR of around 4.1% by 2017, that would

positively impact companies manufacturing gas engines such as Cooper

Corporation. The Cooper gas engine family consists of a 1,2, 3, 4- and 6-cylinder

engine. While the 2-cylinder engine has a fuel capacity of 1.56 and 1.89 litre, they

are available in both diesel and gas variants. Both the 3 cylinder engine and 6

cylinder engine has a bore diameter of 107 mm, with a fuel capacity of 3.4 litre and

6.8 litre respectively. The range of gas engine is available in the range from 3.5 kva

to 1,000 kva in 2 cylinder engine, 3 cylinder engine and 4 and 6 cylinder engine

variants. In addition to the above, Cooper has designed a sub 1L multipurpose

engine with capacity of 428cc-860 cc for exports to the US for marine, agricultural

and automotive purposes.

Sophisticated machinery and micro-monitoring

Cooper has always been on the forefront of contemporary technology. Given the fact

that an engine comprises of more than 700 parts, every stage of production is

crucial. Cooper manufacturers a number of engine components such as cylinder

liners, cylinder sleeves, pistons, flywheel etc., at its foundry. Hence there is better

quality check over the process and also ensures that the technical specifications are

as per the brief.

The company was granted approval from the ARAI to develop gas powered

generators certified by the CPCB-Central Pollution Control Board of India to be

compliant with the mass emission norms. This has further given impetus to the

company to develop the next gen gas engines that are compliant with the Clean

Power movement of India. Having said this, the Cooper has entered into a

collaboration with Ricardo, UK for the designing of futuristic engines that are fuel

efficient as well as comply with the emission norms of the respective country.

Designing of engines is a long process that can take upto 3 years for fructification.

The collaboration with Ricardo has seen the launch more than 52 variants of engines

in three years. Cooper engines are supplied to various OEMs- Original Equipment

Manufacturers and automotive manufacturers across the globe. In the aspect of

compliance to environmental norms, Cooper engines have obtained certification from

all the respective countries such as Euro IV, USEPA, CPCB norms for which reason,

exports to other countries such as Europe, North America, Africa, Middle East etc. is

a cinch.