Engines for a wide range of applications and functionality

 Optimal functioning of engines is important for the overall functioning of the automotive unit. With engines being the key operational units, it goes without saying that the integration of right technology and precision manufacturing goes a long way in defining the performance. Some of the best-known companies in this space such as Cooper Corporation have adapted contemporary technology in their manufacturing processes. Cooper Corporation, designs, manufactures, and supplies engines in various capacity including 3 cylinder engines, the two cylinder engines segment, 4 cylinder engine, 6 cylinder engine across diesel and gas engine segments. The end-users include a wide range of Original engine manufacturers and automobile companies from across the country and internationally too.

Cooper engines are used for a wide range of applications and purposes include automotive and manufacturing applications, infrastructure, generators, marine sector etc.

 

Wide range of engine variants

Cooper Corporation is the first company in India to manufacture diesel engines and has since then been known for its dynamic features, including compact size, best-in-class fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs. Today, Cooper engines are available in both gas and diesel variants with sizes varying from 1.2-7.8 litre in the category of two cylinder engine, 3 cylinder engine, 4 cylinder engine and 6 cylinder engine variants.

The technical tie-up with Ricardo, UK for design and manufacture of state-of the art technology engine has led to the introduction of a wide range of engines that are now known for compact size, best-in-class fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs as compared to the peers.

 

 

Whole range of uses and applications

While the two cylinder engine is suitable for wide use and applications that require low emission levels, low decibel sound, and minimum vibration. The 3 cylinder engines are used for several industrial and marine application that require high performance engines. The 4 cylinder engines and the 6 cylinder engines, on the other hand are used for applications that require near-sub-zero emission levels, low noise and lower emission levels. In other words, it can be used for a host of marine and industrial applications, which warrant performance efficiency.

 

Adherence to all the environmental norms

 

With profound design features, Cooper engines are proven for efficiency and effective functioning. At the same time, Cooper engines comply with a host of environment norms stipulated by the respective country, including the USEPA, Bharat IV, Euro IV norms, among others. Besides, Cooper has been the first among peers to chosen to manufacture engines specially certified by the ARAI-Automotive Research Association of India to manufacture engines that are compliant with the CPCB-Central Pollution Control Board of India. The technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK has seen the introduction of a host of engines and new-generation, high performance engines that not only ensure environment compliance, but are in line with the global emission standards.

 

With a manufacturing legacy spanning over five decades, Cooper Corporation is on the forefront in contemporary technology when it comes to manufacturing of engines or engine components or generators. Cooper foundry is situated in Satara, and attracts employees and workforce from the surrounding areas and thereby being the largest employer for people in this region. With a manufacturing history spanning over five decades, the company has scaled up rapidly, supplying its finished products to some of the well-known names in the manufacturing segment such as Jaguar, Ford, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Cummins etc., across India and rest of the world

If engines define performance, find out what is it that defines performance efficiency

Engines are often compared as the heart of any automotive unit and they are often believed to outlive the unit as a whole. Some of the key criteria for any engine to function effectively is that it has to be dynamic in terms of operation, functional efficiency and have to be made to suit a whole range of purposes. As one of the key engine manufacturers of India, Cooper Corporation is one of the market leaders in the segment, manufacturing state-of the art family of engines of 2-cylinder engine, 3-cylinder engine, 4-engine cylinder and 6-cylinder engine configurations. While diesel engine has long been preferred, one has witnessed a steady rise in demand in the gas engine segment as well.

All of the Cooper engines are designed to meet the prevailing and the present emission norms of countries across the globe. Probably this is what makes engine exports to countries across the globe a cinch. The Cooper foundry is situated in Satara in the state of Maharashtra and employs nearly 3,000 employees mostly from the surrounding areas. As a result of this, today Cooper is the nucleus of all activities for people from the nearby areas and towns.

What are the key features of a dynamic engine?

There are various criteria of what defines a dynamic functioning of an engine. Diesel engine have long been associated with operational and performance efficiency. Low maintenance, compliance to emission norms, eco-friendly and environment friendly engines are also on the top of the list of consideration. While it is expected that engine manufacturing companies cater to a wide range of purposes, the configuration of engines determine the purpose and application. Whether a 2-cylinder engine or a 6 cylinder engine, what works best for any automotive unit is the efficiency and technical aspects of an engine.

Here’s why we think that Cooper Engines is the best among the peers

Cooper manufactures a wide range of engines ranging from 2-cylinder engines, 3 4- and 6-cylinder engines that deliver best in class fuel efficiency. Manufacturing of an engine is a long-drawn process that may take even upto three years to develop one from the stage of planning. Given the size of the engine segment, the company has seen a steady rise in demand for engines under varied categories ranging from 3.5 KVA to 1000 KVA engines. Today, the engines are accepted well across 17 countries in the Middle East, East Asia, South Asia, Europe and South America.

Having said this, the Cooper engines are equipped with the right technology and fitted with components that are manufactured right at the Cooper foundry. This ensures that the quality control is in place and technological integration has taken place at every stage of production. The company, has entered into technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK for design and development assistance that has seen the launch of a complete state-of the art family of engines ranging from 2 3-cylinder engines, 4 cylinder engines and 6 cylinder ones.

Cooper engines are available in a wide range of engine variants ranging from 5 hp to 1000 hp engines spread across small, mid-range engines to large category of engines.  These can be used for a host of applications depending on which, the packaging varies.

Diverse use and application

Manufacturing of Cooper engines is the one that involves scale, skill and technology. There is little no doubt that the company has taken all efforts to ensure that their manufacturing process is the one that reflects contemporary technology integrated with automation and highly skilled labour. Cooper engines of every capacity ranging from 2 cylinder engine, 3 cylinder engine, 4 cylinder engine and 6 cylinder engine can be used for a wide range of purpose and application that includes agricultural, automotive use, marine, use in gensets, infrastructure and to suit a whole range of other industrial use. The demand for gas engine, has during the past couple of years led to the transformation of the industry. As mentioned earlier, Cooper, being on the forefront of contemporary technology has ensured that their make of gas engines can be used for a wide range of purposes as well.

Environment friendly engines that define operational efficiency

Engines are the heart or central to any automotive unit that defines its overall workability and effectiveness. Needless to mention here, engine manufacturing companies in India have a great role to play in terms of keeping up with the international standards in maintaining efficiency, compliances and compatibility of engines with the key automotive units. Engine manufacturers have to ensure that engines; both diesel and gas engine have to be effective in operation and efficient in terms of workability and fuel consumption. While diesel engine manufacturers have long been preferred for a complete range of engines, it is the recent shift in preferences mainly due to environment concerns that there has been a shift towards the consumption of gas engine.

Engine manufacturing companies have a big role to play here

Whether in terms of improving the quality, integration with contemporary technology or whether it is about capex development, engine manufacturers can expect a steady growth in demand for their products. A well-documented report goes to suggest that the global diesel and gas engine segment is slated to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% and 4.1% respectively mainly due to the growth in the automotive segment. With this in the scenario from a short- and medium-term perspective, they have a big role to play in maintaining the quality of the product.  Cooper Corporation is one of the reputed engine manufacturing companies in India that caters to a wide range of purposes and applications. With a manufacturing legacy of over five decades, the company has decided to be a player in full range of engines from 5 hp to 1000 hp in small, medium and large engine segments.

Maintaining operational efficiency

Operational efficiency comes from being able to maintain good fuel efficiency with low maintenance levels. There is a lot of technology involved here and integration of contemporary technology right through the stages of designing and development through the process of manufacturing is a must. Cooper is a world leader among diesel engine manufacturers that has been able to achieve technological advancement with the help of technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK for the purpose of designing efficient engines of diesel and gas engine variants.

Having necessary certifications in place

Certifications and compliances with environmental regulations is a norm for engine manufacturers. While the gas engine segment has taken off in a big way, it has to be ensured that the final product has to be tested for safety and emission norms. Cooper is one of the first among the diesel engine manufacturers to have been granted with approval by the ARAI-the Automotive Research Association of India to develop a range of engines that are compliant with the CPCB norms. This is a great step in terms of recognizing the company’s efforts to integrate themselves with the right technology that recognizes environment friendly measures.

Engines have to be dynamic for use and efficient in operation.

Cooper is among the reputed engine manufacturing companies in India that manufactures a complete range of engines that range from 5hp to 1000hp. The mid-segment variants of engines range from 10hp to 250 hp in capacity while there is a complete range of small engines that have been introduced in the market ranging from 428 cc-860 cc range of engines. These variants of newer in both diesel and gas engine, they are made available to suit a wide range of domestic and global markets including to the US marine, agricultural purposes, irrigation use, generators, and automotive purposes. In other words, the main consumers of engines include several OEMs and automotive companies. While diesel engine manufacturers have long been preferred for their products, the gas engine segment has taken off in a big way that has increased the overall capex of the company as well as establishing themselves as a world leader among the engine manufacturers of the world.

Engines that define technology and integrity in manufacturing process

Engines are the central to the working of any automotive equipment, that has, during the recent years seen significant growth and process mainly due to manufacturing excellence and technological sophistication. Not all companies have been able to embrace technology and expertise like the way Cooper has done. The company is into the designing, manufacturing and supply of engines in the diesel engine and gas engine segment to several automotive companies..While the diesel engine is most popularly used for varied purposes, the recent trends suggest the growth in use of gas engine of varied capacity ranging from 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines to 400 hp engines. Having said this, the gas engine segment is likely to grow at a rate of CAGR of 2.6%.  Engine manufacturing companies like Cooper Corporation have been instrumental in chalking out the growth story in this segment by being able to successfully integrate technology into manufacturing.

Always on the forefront of contemporary technology

Cooper Corporation has a manufacturing legacy of over five decades, and is today an established name when it comes to the designing, manufacturing and distribution of engines through a well-established network nationally as well as globally.The key customers include renowned automobile companies and other Original Equipment Manufacturers or OEMs Cooper Corporation manufactures 1-,2-,3-,4-, and 6-cylinder engines in diesel engine and gas engine segments with CNG, LPG variants. These engines are available in varying capacity ranging from 9 hp engines to even as high as 400 hp engines. 

Designing of engines-crucial step in manufacturing 

Designing of engines is often a long-drawn process that can take up to 3 years to design and get it executed. The right technical collaboration such as the one Cooper has signed with Ricardo, UK has proved to be beneficial in terms of innovation and bringing in the efficiency in the performance of engines

From the stage of manufacturing to the penultimate stage of distribution

The technical collaboration of Cooper with Ricardo has seen the launch of over 52 models of engines within a span of six years. An engine comprises of over 700 parts and a number of engine components are manufactured at the Cooper foundry itself.These include cylinder liners, cylinder sleeves, crankshafts, pistons, flywheel etc. The purpose and the application are well thought of when it comes to the manufacturing of specific engines. Besides, there are a whole lot of regulatory compliances that are to be adhered with and taken care of before getting these engines into the market. 

We go on to say that, the design and manufacturing of engines have a lot to do with proving the efficiency and effectiveness of the automobile component as a wholeCooper engines are hence used or a wide range of applications and purposes including marine, automotive, defence, construction, infrastructure etc. 

Compliance with emission norms of respective countries

Cooper Corporation has always been on the forefront of contemporary technology when it comes to the manufacturing of engines of ranging capacity between 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines or even 400 hp engines-all of which are manufactured at the Cooper facility situated in Satara and spread over 11 plants, 4 foundries and 1 engine facility. The company believes that from a short-term and medium-term perspective, diesel engines will be replaced by CNG, LPG and solar energy, gas engines will find application in hybrid vehicles. As a renowned manufacturer of both diesel engine and gas engine, Cooper has now launched a full range of engines in the medium and small powered engines. For these reasons and more and for the fact that the company has embraced contemporary technology in a big way, Cooper has been awarded with Jaguar Land Rover Award for Quality Excellence. 

Having said this, Cooper engines are certified by the emission and regulatory authorities of every respective countries and has necessary certifications such as USEPA, Euro IV and CPCB II in case of India.With a strong distribution network, exports to the countries is a cinch and sales in India is ever growing.

Leading Engine Manufacturers in India - Cooper Corp

Cooper Corporation is one of the leading engine manufacturers in India offering to its customers, diesel and gas-powered engines of varied capacity ranging from 10 KVA to 1000 KVA. With over five decades of manufacturing expertise, the company has been designing, manufacturing and distributing engines for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and other automotive companies worldwide.Cooper engines are designed to suit applications for diverse sectors including generators, agriculture, marine, automotive, construction equipment and defence. With consistent efforts put into product innovation and marketability of the products, Cooper engines are an example of seamless integration of modern technology into manufacturing and have been a choice of many for its contemporary technology.

Dynamic and contemporary technology powered engines

The new Computer Aided Engineering Technology (CAE) developed by Cooper Corporation in collaboration with Ricardo engineering has resulted in the development of dynamic designs which contribute to the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and workability of engines. Together, they have introduced a wide range of engines including 2-, 4 cylinder engines and 6 cylinder engines into the market including diesel and gas engines in a very short span of time. In its attempt to deliver high quality, clean and fuel efficient power to its customers in India and around the world,Cooper has emerged as one of the leaders among gas engine manufacturers. The company is amongst the first in the industry to get approval from the ARAI-Automotive Research Association of India to develop generators that are powered with gas engines of capacity up to 250 KVA. To top it Cooper engines comply with the Clean Power movement and emission norms worldwide, that make exports to Europe or America, Middle East etc., a cinch.

Durable, robust engine management

Its 4 cylinder engine is an inline, 4 strokes LPG powered engine that is super powerful and dynamic in use; that is made to fit various equipments, uses and has varied applications. They are available in diesel and LPG variants that are designed to fit small passenger cars to Large Commercial Vehicles, domestic use equipments to engines for turnkey projects. The 400 hp engines has a capacity of upto 280 HP and provide for a high economy and durable ecosystem that are powered with an impressive 7,000 hours life or 250,000 km vehicle application. Besides, they also comply with the Euro IV norms and CPCB emission regulations; thereby making it a plausible solution for a cleaner and greener environment. The Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) technology adapted by Cooper Corporation for its engines has proven to be an efficient fuel delivering solution for cleaner combustion.

As one of the forefront engine manufacturers in India, Cooper Corporation has in association with Ricardo, UK has introduced a range of engines in less than a decade. With the growing demand for gas engines, the company has been focusing on means and methods to contribute effectively to the green energy revolution. As one of the prominent 15 hp engines in India, the company has been able to keep up with the pace and technological advancement of times.

Today, the company employs over 3,000 employees in its manufacturing and R & D division located in Satara. In its efforts to take the Indian manufacturing story to a new level, the company has been able to scale up reach to the global target audience in a very short span of time. With integration of new technology, manufacturing and design support and qualified workforce,Cooper Corporation has been setting benchmark in area of manufacturing of engines from time to time. They have been conferred with the Jaguar Land Rover Quality (JLR-Q) award for quality excellence- which by itself is a testimony to the efforts taken by the company for consistent quality control and engineering excellence.

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.

Wide variants of engines to choose from

Engines are those vital parts of any automotive system that it is often believed that a good engine outlives even the great system. Having said this, the workability and specifications of the engines have a great role to play in proving the efficiency. Engine manufacturers therefore keep upgrading systems and expertise to create world-class engines. As one of the key manufactures of engines and engine components, Cooper Corporation is the name that is synonymous with trust and quality for over five decades now. The company manufactures 2-cylinder, 4-cylinder engines and 6 cylinder engines for the use in automotive sector, generators, marine segment, automobiles and for a wide array of other applications. In their efforts to contribute to the greener environment, Cooper Corporation is among those Gas engine manufacturers who have been able to gather good customer base and users for their gas engines.

The recent shift from Diesel to Gas Engines

While diesel engines have long been in use for long, for reasons owing to fuel efficiency and better fuel economy, there has been a shift in preferences to natural gas/LPG gas engines. The reasons are mainly due to environmental concerns and the need to contribute to green energy movement. Engine manufacturers like Cooper Corporation has introduced an array of engines with varying capacities of gas engines to suit the needs and necessities of their consumers. These gas engines are available in 2-cylinder, 4-cylinder engines and 6-cylinder engines with capacity ranging from 10 Kva to 250 kva. They are powered with a 7,000-hour life as against the statistical average of 10 percent attrition or 250,000 km vehicle application. The technology has been developed in association with Ricardo Engineers which gives it a technological edge and engineering excellence. The Natural Gas/CNG options run with a speed of 1500 RPM depending on the specification of the engines. Excellent noise attenuation, low decibel sound, lesser volume and lesser weight are some of the salient features of the Cooper engines.

Powered for better performance

Cooper’s engines in the category of 4-cylinder engines and 6-cylinder engines comply with the Euro IV regulations as well as the Central Pollution Control Certification. Since they are designed for high performance, they are equipped with a capacity of 280 HP-therefore are robust, efficient and quick. As one of the trusted gas engine manufacturers, almost 70% of the engine components used in the manufacturing of gas engines are indigenously manufactured at the Cooper foundry at Satara. This not only ensures better quality control from the beginning till the end of the process but also ensures better innovation of products along the way. With a good distribution network and after sales service network, Cooper engines is a preferred name for over five decades now.

Wide application and availability of products

With a wide range of portfolio and product category, Cooper Corporation is one of the renowned names in the area of designing, manufacturing and supply of engines across India and rest of the world. The company today has a strong user base across the Middle-East countries, Africa, Europe, Russia, Ukraine and South East Asia. With the demand for gas engines slated to grow at a rapid pace, gas engine manufacturers have a major role to play in shaping up this segment. The company in association with Ricardo, UK have developed latest design processes through computer aided engineering (CAE) to develop world-class designs for their engines. Recently, Cooper is the first among the engine manufacturers to develop Gas powered ARAI certified (Automotive Research Association of India) engines of capacity upto 250 KVA. This This fact reiterates the company’s commitment to usher in green revolution through their products. With a dynamic leadership and committed workforce, Cooper Corporation has been able to maintain consistency by keeping pace with the changing times.