To meet the growing global demand for its 1106A-70TAG engine Perkins will, from November 2014, manufacture the ElectropaK offering from its Peterborough, UK, facility.

Since 2012 the engine has been solely manufactured in Wuxi, China, but increased demand for the 200 kVA prime offering, also saw Perkins announce in April 2014, its plans to produce the 1106A-70TAG at its Curitiba plant in Brazil, in addition to the 7.1 litre Tier 2 equivalent mechanical and the electronic 1106C/D-70.

“The decision to also introduce the 1106A-70TAG, part of the 1100 Series platform, at the Peterborough plant, ensures we can be more responsive to global customer demand for this engine, whether they are based in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas,” said electric power marketing manager Simon Gray. 

Perkins® 1106A-70TAG ElectropaK continues to stretch the boundaries of diesel engine development and operation by offering class-leading power density – all achieved in a compact, 6 cylinder, 7 litre mechanical package, without the need for common rail or full authority electronics.

A truly dependable power source, the 7.1 litre 1106A affords a number of advantages for generator set packagers, not least of which is the ability to do the work of much bigger displacement engines. In addition to its power density, the 1106A-70TAG is a robust product, able to operate in harsh conditions, while its excellent load acceptance ensures power is delivered immediately.

By using the right technology when and where needed, Perkins ensure that customers get maximum value for their products. The 1106A range is designed for ease of service and is able to adjust to differing fuel qualities around the world, ensuring that the machine starts every time when needed.

Thanks to its flexibility, the 1106A range hits all the main power nodes from 135 to 200 kVA prime power and up to 220 kVA for standby power.

“Our decision to manufacture the 1106A in three regions has been welcomed by our customers, many of who have already clocked-up thousands of running hours in the field with this product. Since we went into production with the 1106A in Wuxi in 2012, we’ve received excellent feedback from our customers who have positively commented on its load acceptance and dependability.”

As with all Perkins products, the 1106A is supported by Perkins global product support network, wherever it is located around the world.