Caterpillar C18 Generator
The Caterpillar C18 ACERT diesel generator is one of the toughest and most adaptable generators on the market. It is extremely customizable to adjust to whatever setup your facility has, and whatever power needs must be met.
Description
The Caterpillar C18 ACERT diesel generator is one of the toughest and most adaptable generators on the market. It is extremely customizable to adjust to whatever setup your facility has, and whatever power needs must be met. The C18 can be used as a prime source of power or as a standby generator. Regardless of particular specifications, the C18 meets ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and in one step can accept 100 percent rated load. For reliability in the roughest conditions, the Caterpillar C18 generator is your go to unit.
The Caterpillar C18 utilizes ACERT technology, a patented CAT revolution in engine efficiency and environmental friendliness. This technology, the result of more than $500 million in research and development, helps to make the Caterpillar C18 generator highly efficient and give its owner the lowest possible operating costs.
The Caterpillar C18 generator can be customized for a variety of purposes. The C18 can be purchased with a seismic certification for power delivery where circumstances are particularly rough. Sets are low fuel consuming, but can also be upgraded to hold an EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certification. The control system of the C18 is highly integrated and helps you monitor the power supply, on-site and remotely, to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. It can be used for the control of multiple generator units if required by your particular facility. The C18 generator can also be customized with specific accessories that are appropriate to your facility’s terrain or weather conditions – protective enclosures, sea water resistant parts, and flexible packaging.
The Caterpillar C18 generator is extremely capable of handling a broad variety of weather conditions. It has a four-stroke-cycle diesel engine that provides longer lasting energy than a comparable gasoline unit. These generators can handle monsoons, hurricanes, and earthquakes, and provide an uninterrupted power supply to oil rigs, ships, hospitals, data centers, and more.
Specifications:
The Minimum Rating is 500 ekW (550 kVA)
The Maximum Rating is 600 ekW (700 kVA)
Voltage 208 to 600 volts
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
Speed 1500 or 1800 RPM
Other benefits:
The Caterpillar C18 generator’s interface is easy to use and dynamic, allowing for the remote operation of multiple generator units. The control panel makes management and troubleshooting of the generator easy.
Use Cases:
You can find Caterpillar C18 generators wherever reliable power is most needed. From Africa to Asia, to South America, to the coldest and warmest regions and seas of the world, Caterpillar C18 units can be counted on to provide uninterrupted power supply. They are a member of the CAT line of products, which have been providing reliable power to businesses around the world since 1949.
