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

Choosing a dynamic engine for overall performance: A comprehensive guide

 Engines are central for the working of any automotive unit. While the diesel engines have long been preferred due to its dynamic use and varied purposes, the recent shift to gas engine is the trend that is picking up especially in urban areas. Cooper Corporation is among the reputed engine manufacturing companies of India, that supplies diesel and gas engines in varied capacity ranging form 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines to upto 400 hp engines. With supreme design features the engines have proven efficiency and wide applicability. The engine variants range from 2 cylinder engine to 6 cylinder engine that can be used for a wide application including marine, agriculture, defence, construction equipment, automobile, generators among others.

 

Efficient and cost-effective

 

Dynamic design and efficient in operations are the two qualities of Cooper-make engines. Engine specifications varies between 2 cylinder engine to 6 cylinder engine that are suitable for applications with specific emission levels. While the 2 and 3 cylinder engines are suitable for applications requiring low emission levels, low noise levels and minimum vibration.

The 6 cylinder engine has the similar application where it is suitable for applications requiring near-zero emission levels. And hence, it is suitable for several industrial and marine application, defence purposes, among others. All engines confirm with the environment regulations from across the world, and has a wide client base including TATA, Harley Davidson, Piaggio, Renault, Kirloskar, Renault, among others. Cooper engines are exported world-wide to countries in the Middle East, Far East, North America, Africa among the other countries.

Wide range of engines

 

Cooper Corporation is among the reputed engine manufacturing companies of India, manufacturing engines in the range of 9hp engines- 15 hp engines to 400 hp engines. They are 6 cylinder liquid cooled, 126 stroke engines that are suited for gensets and industrial purposes. They are compact in size and are available in diesel and gas versions with sizes varying form 1.2 litre to 7.8 litre capacity, that meets both diesel and gas versions. Hence a wide range of engines used for a wider use and application.

Almost 70% of the products used in the Cooper engines are manufactured in-house at the Cooper foundry, ensuring that the quality control is in place. This also makes for precision technology translating to performance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

 

Finding the right engine for your requirements

 

Cooper Corporation is a reputed manufacturer of engines in varied capacity of 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines to 400 hp engines that supplies its products to leading manufacturers across the country and round the globe to countries in the far east to Europe and USA. The technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK has been one of the greatest milestones for Cooper in terms of design assistance for manufacturing state-of the art engines in the family of 2-3-4- and 6 cylinder engines. Compliance with the emission norms and other environmental norms has been a priority for the company as most of the engines are designed to meet the present and future emission norms while delivering best-in class and dynamic engine to suit various needs and applications

Consistent upgradation and automation-two steps for optimum engine performance

Engine is the lifeline for any automotive unit. The quality and the workability go on to define the overall working of the unit. This said, a diesel engine has long been preferred over a gas engine, the recent shift for the consumption of a gas engine is mainly due to the growing environment consciousness among the consumers. As one of the reputed engine manufacturing companies of India, Cooper Corporation is into designing, manufacturing and supply of engines to suit the various applications and users. There is a wide range of engine variants ranging from 2 cylinder engine, 3 cylinder engine, 4 and 6 cylinder engine for a wide client base from all round the globe.

 

Meeting global norms for environment regulations   

 

Compliance with environmental regulations is the top of the agenda for engine manufacturers like Cooper. They meet the present and the future environment norms of the respective countries that makes “exports to these countries a cinch” says Farrokh Cooper, CMD of Cooper Corporation. The engines comply with CPCB norms prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board of India, besides a whole range of international regulations including the US EPA, Euro IV, Bharat VI, among others. With the global competitiveness for quality engines in the rise, it has translated into the demand for Cooper engines of both gas and diesel engines.

 

Contemporary technology and state-of the art manufacturing units

In making efforts to integrate its engines with contemporary technology, Cooper Corporation has entered into a technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK for design support. This collaboration has resulted in the introduction of over 30 engines in the past five years in 2 cylinder engine, 3 cylinder engine, 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Designing the engine is a long drawn process often taking upto 3 years from the stage of designing to introduction. The diesel engine as well as the gas engine segment is available in the range of 9 hp engines to 400 hp engines that can be used for a wide range of purposes and application.

 

Great design features, compact design, best-in-class fuel efficiency, low maintenance cost is some of the attributes of the Cooper engine. These in turn, contribute to the superior performance efficiency that has found broad-based user base in the international markets. The 2 cylinder engine is suitable for a host of application that have significantly low emission levels and minimum vibration, for which reason, they have good marine and defense application. On the other hand, the 3 cylinder engine, due to its low vibration and emission levels have industrial as well as marine application. Both these variants are available in diesel engine and gas engine variants.

 

Dynamic in operation and efficiency in function

This said, Cooper engines can be used for a wide range of purpose including marine, genset manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, automotive, defence and marine segment. The fact that the Cooper make engines complies with environmental norms makes engines to countries across the globe a cinch.  Like diesel engines, gas engines too signify efficiency and engineering expertise. Since most of the components used in the Cooper engines are indigenously manufactured, quality control and assurance of quality are at the top of the agenda.

As a world leader among engine manufacturers, Cooper Corporation manufactures a wide range of engines in the range of 5 hp to 1000 hp engines. The sub 1L multipurpose engine variant in the range of 428-860 cc have been developed for the export market especially to the US for agriculture and marine purposes.

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.

Complete and extensive range of engines to suit the application and purpose

Engines the hearts of any whole with automotive application, the optimum functioning of which determines the overall health and wellness of the component as a whole. Whether it is a 6-cylinder engine or a 4-cylinder engine, engines are the quintessential components. While diesel engines have long been consumed, the recent trend is that of a gas engine which has led to a number of gas engine manufacturers in the country. The manufacturing process is the one involving precision engineering, a keen eye-for detail besides having the necessary infrastructure and manpower in place for the manufacturing of engines. involves resources and qualified labour. There has been a surge in manufacturing activity during the recent years that can be attributed to the rise in consumption and demand from all quarters. Engine manufacturing companies in India have seen the benefits of this as well. Cooper Corporation being the reputed companies among them has seen a rise in demand for 400 hp engines that can be used for various capacity.

The gas engine segment has taken off mainly due to the rise in demand for them for environmental reasons and greener options. Fuel cost, being secondary is one of the reasons where gas engine manufactures have introduced a wide range of engines in varied capacity from 9 hp to 400 hp engines. The best known among the engine manufacturing companies in India is Cooper Corporation, a Satara based company that has been catering to OEMs and several automotive companies’ world-over. The well-established facility situated at Satara, Cooper is the nucleus of activity for the people around this place, employing over 3,000 employees from Satara and the areas around this place.

A wide range of products in the Cooper portfolio

Cooper’s engine portfolio is elaborate and includes a wide range of gas and diesel engines ranging in various capacity including 1-2-3-cylinder engine, 4- cylinder engine and 6-cylinder engine that have been developed in collaboration with Ricardo engineers of design and technology assistance. They are available in varied capacity ranging from 26 to 400 hp engines, mainly to meet the required needs of large commercial vehicles as well as small passenger vehicles. Automobile companies, Original Equipment manufacturers and other commercial vehicles form a strong client base for Cooper.

The idea here is to include a range of engines to minimize pollution and create optimum fuel efficiency of the products and this has led to the gas engine manufacturers such as Cooper to contribute to operational efficiency by way of having the right technology in place. Due to inclusion of wet cylinders for simple replacement maintenance costs are low and operational efficiency is at its maximum. This explains the reason why the Cooper engines are designed for a sustainable and greener future coupled with high performance and clean power technology.

Key features of the Cooper gas engines

 Cooper Corporation is among the reputed gas engine manufacturers in the country and are known to manufacture engines that are environment friendly and contribute to the cleaner, greener environment. Low running costs, less weight, compact and dynamic design are the features. Engines of Cooper make are designed to occupy 25% lesser space and are 40% lighter as compared to engines manufactured by others of the same capacity. For eg: 400hp engines are equipped with a host of features including automatic belt tension mechanism for quiet engine operation

Dynamic designs explain the efficiency in operations

Cooper Engines speak volumes about efficiency in operation due to their ability to sustain high pressure and give good power-to-weight ratio. The 6-cylinder engine and 4-cylinder engine is powered with 4-valve cylinder designed to sustain high pressure and have tenacity under all circumstances.  With an impressive maintenance interval of 500 hours, the engines give a run for money in terms of low running costs and optimum working ability. In other words, Cooper engines define performance efficiency. As one of the reputed engine manufacturing companies in india, Cooper engines-both diesel- and gas-powered ones, comply with the environment norms of the respective countries that they are exported to. Whether it is about CPCB and Euro IV norms, Bharat IV, the engines here have the necessary environmental certifications. This makes the engines robust, cost efficient, environmentally friendly and dynamic as well.

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.

The Three E’s determine the functioning of an engine

Engines are used for a whole lot of purposes and engines-whether it is diesel engine or gas engine have to be integrated with the latest technology to be able to function effectively and efficiently. Yes. So, if you are wondering what are the three E’s which determine the functioning of an engine, they are-Efficiency,Energy and Effectiveness. With a wide range of engines available in the market today at varied capacity such as 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines or even 400 hp engines, consumers have to care for it right and have to choose intelligently and wisely for better functioning and longevity of your automotive component.

Cooper Corporation is a forefront in contemporary technology having adapted the latest technology and qualified workforce. The company is into the designing, manufacturing and supply of engines, and engine components for a wide range of uses and applications. The Satara based company is now a hub of manufacturing and a nucleus of development in this area where almost 3,000 of the local talent is gainfully employed at Cooper company.While the company has been in existence for over five decades now, they have been attracting global attention and expertise, which is the reason why the company has entered into a joint venture with Ricardo, UK for the designing of engines that are dynamic, fuel efficient and are low on maintenance.

Having said this let us have a look at what an efficient engine is all about:

Efficiency has got a lot to do with dynamic functioning, quick start, fuel efficiency and the ability to use excess air. With the new CRDi enabled technology, Engines are designed to be compact thereby occupying less space per unit output but also have an edge over the others in terms of quality and standards.Cooper diesel engine is equipped with 4 stroke liquid cooled engines that are manufactured in collaboration with the above-mentioned Ricardo, UK for the said Common Rail Systems injection technology. The Engine Control unit opens each of the injector electronically as a result of which the fuel that is injected atomises easily and burns cleanly.

Gas engines-from development to execution to impeccable service

A gas engine is now synonymous to pollution control are often preferred by customers who wish to switch to non-polluting automotive units. Having said this gas engine have the same efficiency as the diesel engine and come in varied capacity varying between 9 hp engines, 15 hp engines and 400 hp engines. Having found varied purpose and application, gas engines are easy to start and are dynamic in appearance. The 3/4/6-cylinder gas engines are either fully or semi-automated having undergone testing and compliances at the testing facility for various parameters that include-

-Engine temperature

-Speed of engines

-Power and Fuel Consumption

-Blowby and Exhaust

 Right from the stage of sourcing of raw materials, through the stage of manufacturing of finished products, there is proper evaluation of the manufacturing steps, material composition and the inspection of individual engines before their dispatch. Engines in both segments namely, diesel engine, gas engine are available in a wide and varied range of capacity including 9 hp engines up to 400 hp engines and includes 15 hp engines,12 hp engines etc. With a wide distributor network the company has great after sales network and prompt service facility. While the company has been on a forefront of contemporary technology, every environmental legislation and rules of various countries such as Euro IV, US EPA, Tier IV Interim and CPCB 2 norms are well adhered to, that makes exports to various countries a cinch. In a nutshell, Cooper as a company today, is a symbol of trust and integrity that has earned goodwill from companies and consumers from across the country and globally as well. 

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.