Stamford AvK launches new alternator with 20% weight reduction

Stamford AvK has launched its AvK A7 alternator, which it says sets new benchmarks in performance, flexibility, and reliability.

The latest alternator design reduces size and weight by over 20 per cent, claims the company. Its alternators are seen in vessels across the world, including commercial, passenger, offshore, military, tugboats and pleasure boats.

Key features of the new model are said to include class leading efficiency, supporting reduction in fuel consumption and lowering emissions, Stamford|AvK DM110 digital AVR as standard (to help ensure precision voltage regulation ), Power Take Off (PTO) and Power Take In (PTI) capability, supporting diverse operational needs and SOLAS compliance, three times short circuit current handling capacity, enhancing fault resilience and options for sleeve bearing and enhanced environmental protection for added flexibility and durability.

“This is a new alternator solution for gensets, compatible with a variety of engine brands, including MAN, Wärtsilä, Waukesha, ABC, Weichai and Yanmar,” says Robert Reinius, global sales and marketing director (pictured). “With the AvK A7, we’ve combined the best of both worlds; Stamford’s manufacturing excellence and AvK’s engineering expertise, to create a market-leading 6-pole alternator for vessels. Over the past five years, we’ve been driving innovation to deliver competitive, reliable power solutions trusted worldwide. The launch of the AvK A7 is an exciting milestone, aligning with evolving marine technology and global industry trends.”

Plus, for demanding environments, the AvK A7 has a water-cooled option, with optional IP54 protection rating, safeguarding against environmental conditions, cmpatibility with sea or freshwater, increasing application flexibility and an anti-vibration mounted water cooler for stable operation.

The company also says it offers global end-to-end support, ensuring expert assistance and rapid response worldwide. It offers improved serviceability and parts sourcing, reducing downtime and enhancing operational continuity.