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.

Wide range of product portfolio to choose from in manufacturing

While the overall mechanism of any automotive unit depends on the health of the engines and engine components, finding the right buy can be a difficult task for many Equipment manufactures and consumers in general. Manufacturing expertise and years of operations are crucial indicators; no doubt, but, consistency in manufacturing, dynamic designs and integration of modern technology in manufacturing score equally well. It is here that companies like Cooper Corporation stand out. With over five decades of manufacturing expertise in areas spanning engine manufacturing, generators and engine component manufacturers in India, the company has been adding a number of products into their portfolio. While diesel engines and generators have long been in existence, the recent shift towards gas generators and gas engines has prompted the company to include them in their portfolio. Today, they are among the preferred gas and diesel engine manufacturers, and engine component manufacturers in India for several automotive companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the country,

Cooper Generators -varied capacity, wide range

 Cooper Corporation is among the well-known generators’ manufacturer for Indian markets with a wide range of gas and diesel generator sets to choose from. They are cost-effective, fuel efficient, dynamic in operation as well as comply with all the emission norms of any country. The generators are available in varied capacity ranging from 10kva to 250 kva and are used for a wide range of applications such as marine applications, automotive use, industrial units, retail spaces and domestic homes. As renowned diesel engine manufacturers in the country, they are the first among peers to get approval from The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop a new series of gas-powered generators which comply with the emission norms as certified by the Central Pollution Control Board. With a self-contained R&D facility and global expertise from Ricardo, UK, the generators are built from scratch. Since the designing of engines is often a long-drawn process, involving manpower and technology, Cooper Corporation does it all in-house at the Satara facility with a team of qualified experts and dedicated workforce.

Engine Components of high quality

As one of the key engine component manufacturers in India, Cooper ensures that the right alloy/ductile iron is of high quality and of high tenacity. The thickness of material, accuracy in production, precision in machining are taken into consideration to ensure that the products meet all the criteria and specifications. Engine components accounts for nearly 60% of the total revenues generated for the company. Flywheels, pistons, anti-polishing rings, crankshafts, cylinder sleeves etc., are some of the components in the Cooper portfolio of engine components. While 70% of the components used in the Cooper engines and generators are manufactured in-house, some of the international partners for engine components include Jaguar Land Rover, Kawasaki, General Electric, KTM, Ford in US, Bajaj Auto and Maruti Suzuki among others. As one of the key engine component manufacturers in India, the company has ushered in a new era of green revolution by manufacturing products that are in tune with the global emission norms.

The company has been investing heavily on R&D and global expertise for technical support. Hence every stage of production process from the initiation or designing process till distribution is monitored carefully for quality standards. While they are among the chosen diesel engine manufacturers in the country, Cooper supplies engines to several of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) round the globe and across the country. With a good distribution network and after sales service network (in case of generators), Cooper has emerged as one of the market leaders in the arena of manufacturing of generators, engines and engine components. Their products are exported to countries in Middle East, South East Asia, Europe, Africa and USA as well. Compliance to the global emission norms is a great attribute of the brand Cooper as the company makes all possible efforts to contribute to the cause of environment and green revolution.

A trusted name in the Manufacturing sector in India and round the globe

India has long been a hub of manufacturing of automotive and automotive components, engines and other products of industrial and domestic use. With impetus given for manufacturing, renowned companies like Cooper Corporation have shown consistent growth in sales of generators, engines and engine components. Today, the name Cooper is associated with trust, quality and excellence in manufacturing. As one of the top generator manufacturers of the country, the company has been manufacturing diesel generators and has during the recent decades introduced gas powered generators in their portfolio. As one of the top gas and diesel engine manufacturers of the country, their products are used for a wide range of applications ranging from marine segment to infrastructure, generators, automotive segment, agriculture etc. With a wide distribution network nationally and across the globe, Cooper Corporation has set a benchmark for its peers to follow in the years to come.

Cooper Generators are known for their quick-pick up, dynamic designs and efficiency in technology.  Cooper generators form a critical user base with varied applications which include domestic users, hospitality and service sector, manufacturing and infrastructure as well. With an increase in user base for gas generators, Cooper Corporation has introduced generators that have high fuel efficiency, emit lower levels of carbon as well as ensure stability during power outage and fluctuations. The company is among the first in India among generator manufacturers to get approval from the ARAI-Automotive Research Association of India to develop generators ranging from 10 kva to 250 kva which comply with the environmental norms. The Cooper range of generators have efficient fuel capacity ranging from 1.2L to 7.8L and are fitted with 2,3,4 and 6 cylinder, inline, 4 strokes diesel/LPG/Natural Gas engines which makes them super-efficient, quick and dynamic.

Cooper engines is featured prominently among the list of Diesel Engine Manufacturers in India. Their engines are available in Diesel/Natural Gas/LPG variants and are used for a wide range of applications including manufacture of generators, agriculture, infrastructure applications and other industrial uses. Cooper engines are available in 2-cylinder, 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder engines with capacity ranging from 10 kva to 250 kva. With the recent shift in consumer preferences, the company has been catering to the growing demand for engines which comply with the environmental norms.


While Cooper is one of the pioneers in engine and engine component segment, more than 80 percent of the business is contributed by engine components with an equal portion accruing from diesel engines and CNG engine portfolio. The engine component portfolio includes cylinders, cylinder liners, crankshafts, flywheels, pistons etc. These engine components are used by the Original Equipment manufacturers and other automotive companies. Cooper Grip design is the indigenously developed liner in place of pressed liner design that is now being exported to the rest of the world. The main USB of the company is that 70 percent of the components used in the engines are manufactured by Cooper itself. Some of the areas of core capabilities in the engine components segment include centrifugal casting, sand casting, CNC & Robotic Machining Lines, Crankshafts machining engineering, product and material development.

With the state-of-art infrastructure, technology and expertise, Cooper Corporation is among the reputed generator manufacturers, engines and engine components manufactures in the country that has carved a place for itself in the domestic and international markets. With a manufacturing history spanning over five decades, the company which was once known as a leader among Diesel engine manufacturers has diversified its portfolio extensively adding engines in gas variants and engine components for various applications. They are the largest employers in the region, the company employs 3,500 people from the local talent across its 11 factories in Satara. Today Cooper Corporation is the name that is a symbol of trust, integrity and workmanship, while their products are known to be the-best in class in terms of workability and efficiency are concerned.

Finding an effective power back up solution for homes or other commercial places is half the battle won
especially for those in the power-deficit areas and during the months of intermittent power failure. There
are various parameters that each one of us has on our list when it comes to buying the right generator.
Quick power supply into our spaces, hassle-free maintenance and easy operation, dynamic looks, fuel
efficiency are the factors that one would keep in mind to combat issues pertaining to intermittent power
supply. India is poised for a moderate growth of power consumption in the coming years and might as
well anticipate increased levels of power shortage especially during certain seasons and in some areas.
These deficits of demand-supply ratio in power generator has thrown open huge market opportunities for
generator manufacturing companies in India. While diesel gensets are the imminent option, but
considering the clean energy option, gas powered generators are also becoming popular in the
power starved areas.

Lighting up spaces with gas powered generators

As one of the prominent Generator manufacturing companies in India, Cooper Corporation has
introduced a wide choice of gensets that one can opt from, among the diesel and gas powered
generators category. Generators are available varied capacity in 10 KVA to 250 KVA and are fitted
with the CRDi technology engines which make the gensets fuel efficient with lesser vibration and noise.
 With a manufacturing expertise spanning over five decades, the company has witnessed a consistent
growth and opportunities in this segment because of the reputation for technology, aftermarket support
as well as commitment to quality and service. Recently, the company is among the first in the industry
to get approval from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop and launch
series of gas powered generators ranging from 10 KVA-25 KVA. The ARAI certified generators that
are in compliance with the new mass Emission norms administered by the CPCB-the Central Pollution
Control Board proves to be a right solution for green energy revolution. These gas powered
generators in the Natural gas/ LPG variants will be made available along with the existing portfolio of
diesel generators that comply with the new pollution control guidelines.

Forefront in contemporary technology

Graduating from the cast iron engine component segment to engines and generators, the company has
been quick to embrace contemporary technology. Its association with Ricardo, UK has ushered in a
new wave of technological advancement for the company and its products. In a very short span of time,
the company has introduced several products in its portfolio be it in the engine or generator segment.
Since the company has consistently invested in the state-of-the art technology and R & D centre at its
manufacturing centre spread across 75 acres of land at its nine plants in Satara, it holds a promise for
the introduction of newer products in years to come. Cooper Corporation has been driven by
engineering excellence as well as complying with the latest regulations of the respective country.
Cooper generators are individually tested for quality and performance and comply with the statutory
norms such as the Euro IV, CPCB compliance that makes exports a cinch.

If low-decibel and silent generators are a norm of the day, Cooper Corporation has introduced a range
of ECOPACK generators which have considerably lower levels of sound emission along with a range
of other benefits such as high fuel optimization levels. The gas powered generators will find utility
and takers in farmhouses, domestic homes, retail spaces, hospitality sectors, telecom towers and IT
offices. With a strong distribution chain of over 80 distributors nationally at over 200 touch points, the
after sales service is prompt and efficient. The wide global presence and rapid expansion is a
testimony of the consistent efforts made by the company for quality control and adaptation of newer
technology. The company today exports gensets to overseas markets like South East Asia and the
Middle East, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Russia and Central America.  

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Fine craftsmanship in engine components

The Automobile Component manufacturing industry in India is marked by product innovation, technological revolution, high scalability and sustainable employment. With the rise in demand from the global markets, some of the engine component manufacturers in India have achieved global competence and expertise. The name that stands out here is Cooper Corporation. As a top automobile parts manufacturing company in India, the company has seen healthy and robust growth over the last couple of years. With technical expertise coupled with manufacturing excellence and a strong team of professionals, the company has positioned itself as a market leader when it comes to the manufacturing of engines, generators and engine components. With the initial beginnings as India’s earliest Diesel Engine manufacturers, Cooper Corporation has diversified by including a wide range of product portfolio that includes generators, engines and engine components. They have, in the making put the company on the global map by supplying end-product to Engine manufacturing companies worldwide.

Rewriting India’s Manufacturing Story

Today, Cooper Corporation is among the top automobile parts manufacturing companies in India where almost 60% of the company revenues are generated from auto components-a stream that was entered into nearly five decades back and the rest from the engine basket. The engine components segment includes a range of products such as crankshafts, cylinder liners, cylinder sleeves, flywheels etc. As one of the key engine component manufacturers of India, the company is a chosen manufacturing partner for companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, General Electric, KTM, Ford in the US, Kawasaki in India and Japan, Bajaj Auto and Maruti Suzuki among others. Ushering in the clean energy technology, the company has introduced the CNG/LPG options for engine and engine components that are in tune with the green revolution.

The engine component segment in India has been rising at a steady pace recording 18.3% growth during the year 2018 and is slated to grow at a steady pace in the years to come. As one of the earliest diesel engine manufacturers, Cooper has developed over 30 different engines in four years in association with Ricardo, UK and has thus, grown to be a global player in this sector. Whether it engines or automobile components, exports take place without any clinch as the Cooper products comply with the respective environmental regulations and emission norms of respective countries. Cooper’s engine components portfolio includes a range of products such as crankshafts, cylinder liners, cylinder sleeves, pistons, flywheels- all of which are manufactured in Satara and supplied worldwide for various automotive OEM’s.

As one of the top engine component manufacturers of India, the company makes sure that the right alloy/ high quality ductile iron is used in the manufacturing process of engine components. Thus the health of the engine and the life of the components are optimal. Adaptation of future requirements and technology up gradation well in advance has always been emphasized by the company. In its attempt to keep pace with the present times, the company’s state of the art R&D unit is a testimony to the efforts made by Cooper Corporation to explore possibilities of development of new products.  

Going global

With India’s manufacturing story getting global recognition in recent years, companies like Cooper Corporation has achieved a rare distinction of being able to manufacture products that are in tune with global manufacturing standards. As one of the best Diesel engine manufacturers, the company supplies engines for varied industry and applications such as agriculture, marine and aerospace, automobile companies and other OEM across the world. Almost 70 percent of the engine components used by Cooper Corporation for the manufacture of generators or engines are also manufactured at their own foundry. This is the main USP of the Cooper products. In the process, there is better quality control, a constant effort for product innovation and improvement, better pricing and standardization of products. 

Eco-friendly power by Cooper Engines

The Engine being the main automotive part of any automobile, works like the heart of any automobile. The performance, capacity, stability and efficiency of the automobile are directly proportional to the effectiveness and performance of the engine. The overall health of the engine depends on the various engine components such as cylinder heads, cylinder liners, cylinder block, pistons, switch boards etc. Improving the efficiency and performance of engine and engine components is a continual task that involves a team of researchers and advanced technology and time-tested solutions. Cooper Corp is a renowned name in the field of manufacture, distribution and design of engine and engine components. With qualified employees coupled with most modern technology, Cooper has been able to keep pace with the changing market needs worldwide.

Cooper Corp is based out of Satara, situated about 100 kms from Pune. The company has launched a complete range of Cylinder engines consisting of 2-, 3-, 4- and 6 cylinder engine in diesel, CNG, LPG variants in collaboration with Ricardo engineers of varied capacity ranging from 26 to 55 HP. The 2 cylinder engine and 3 cylinder engine families together with the 4 cylinder engine and 6 cylinder engine families are designed to meet the needs of end users of small passenger cars to large commercial vehicles. In a nutshell cylinder liner engines manufactured by Cooper Corp are designed to minimize pollution and optimize fuel efficiency for their products.  Moreover, they are low on maintenance due to inclusion of wet cylinders for simple replacement and ease of operation. This transition towards a fuel efficient, high performance engines coupled with clean power technology is what that can lead to a sustainable and green future.

World Class range of Cylinder engines- 2 Cylinder Engine and 3 Cylinder Engine

The 2 cylinder Engine designed by Cooper Corp is powered with a four-valve cylinder designed to sustain high pressure and give a good power-to weight ratio. The engine is powered with an impressive high maintenance interval of 500 hours and low running costs. The 2 cylinder engine is optimized at source with low engine friction, quick start and optimized combustion. The indigenously built 3 Cylinder Engine particularly complies with the CPCB and Euro IV norms. This four valve cylinder engine operates on low running costs, and is lightweight and compact, occupying 25% lesser space and 40% lighter than other brands of same capacity.  The 3 Cylinder Engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension mechanism that is used for quiet engine operation. Both the above engines are available in the diesel, CNG and LPG versions with an engine capacity of 26 HP to 55 HP for the domestic and international market.

Euro IV Compliant and environment friendly 4 Cylinder engine and 6 Cylinder engine family

In addition to the 2 Cylinder engine and 4 Cylinder Engine families, the company has also unveiled its 4 cylinder engine and 6 cylinder engine variants both having a capacity of up to 280 HP. They are intended to provide robust, durable, high fuel economy and low maintenance power. These two cylinder variants have applications for generator sets, construction units, pumps and off highway vehicles. Besides, this the 4 and 6 cylinder engine variants comply with the domestic and international emission regulations including Bharat IV and Euro IV respectively. The 4 Cylinder engine and 6 cylinder engine variants are powered impressive 7,000 hours life (against the statistical expectation of 10 percent attrition) or 250,000 km vehicle application. The entire range of cylinder engine ranging from 2 cylinder engines to 6 cylinder engines have jointly been developed by Cooper Corp and Ricardo Engineers that gives it a touch of engineering excellence and technological advancement.  Cooper Corp has always stood for the cause of the Clean Energy Movement, and is certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (the ARAI) to develop engines that are certified to be compliant with the new mass Emission norms being administered by the Central Pollution Control Board of India.

Cooper Corp stands for commitment to quality, service design and product innovation. The success of the company in the global market bears testimony of the design, quality and efficiency of the engine and engine components manufactured by Cooper Corp. The company has, in association with Ricardo Engineers have used the latest in design processes and computer aided engineering (CAE) to develop world-class design for their engine and engine components. While the key aim of product development for the current range of engine components has been ‘power without pollution’, each product is individually tested for its safety and efficiency. The 2-, 3-, 4-, and 6 Cylinder engine aims to meet the needs of end users and customers through fuel efficiency and reduced emission.

Difference between Gasoline vs Propane vs Diesel Generators

If you are looking for and you’re confused for choosing a Gaseous vs Propane vs Diesel Generator, you may not know which is best. Cooper is producing Genset on business requirement.

Following is the difference between Gaseous vs Diesel vs and Propane Generators.

Gasoline generators: It has higher energy content than propane, which generates more electricity per unit of energy consumed.

Propane generators: Do not have the cleaning and storage problems that gasoline or diesel generators have, they can be stored for long periods of time without degrading; they can be stored in large quantities for prolonged use.

Diesel power generators: It has higher energy content than gasoline and propane, which generates more electricity per unit, consumed and allows the generator to run longer.

Cooper Corp is the Generator Manufacturers Company in India since 1921.  It produces 2, 3, 4, and 6 Cylinder Engines Generators with 10 to 250 KVA ratings.