For a long time, the reliability of the quality of Chinese-made products, including Chinese diesel generator sets, has been a controversial topic between importers and end consumers.
In many people’s impressions, Chinese-made = cheap, low quality.
Is this the case?
(Shanghai City, China)
As a consumer, how can you spend less money to buy cost-effective Chinese diesel generator?
This article will explore this controversial issue from different angles, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of Chinese generator sets from the aspects of performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and technological progress.
Global Market Overview Of Diesel Generator Sets
As of 2023, the global diesel generator market has reached 33.4 billion US dollars, of which diesel generator sets made in China have reached 31% of the global market share in 2023, 10.3 billion US dollars.
It is estimated that by 2035, the scale of global diesel generator sets will reach 63.3 billion US dollars, increasing at an annual rate of more than 7%.
History Of The Development Of Diesel Generator Sets in China
The earliest diesel engines in China were produced in the 1950s and developed and manufactured with government investment.
Before the 1980s, diesel generator sets were only equipped in a few industries and special regions.
In the 1990s, due to the power shortage in China at that time, the Chinese government introduced foreign funds and technology to enable China’s diesel generator sets to achieve rapid development and quickly enter the ranks of internationalization in terms of technology, quality, management, and service.
In 2001, China joined the WTO, and Chinese-made products began to be allowed to be exported to all parts of the world, including diesel generator sets.
As we all know, China has a complete industrial chain supporting diesel generator sets, mainly including raw material supply and parts manufacturing.
The supply of raw materials involves steel, nonferrous metals, rubber, etc., which provide the basis for the manufacture of diesel generator sets.
Parts manufacturing is the production of various key components for diesel generator sets, such as diesel engines, generators, control systems, radiators, filters, etc.
The midstream is the manufacturing link of diesel generator sets, which makes it easy to obtain raw materials and accessories related to diesel generator sets, so the relevant production and manufacturing costs are greatly reduced, and most Chinese workers have a high school education level and have received good technical training.
Export Volume Of Chinese Diesel Generator Sets
With its flexible operating mechanism and highly cost-effective products, Chinese generator sets have gradually developed from a market share of 0 in the founding period to a current market share of 30% in the world.
Judging from the number of unit exports in the past five years, my country exported a total of 9.809 million generator sets in 2021, and the growth rate also reached a five-year high; in 2022, affected by the turbulent international situation, the global energy crisis and the increase in transportation and delivery costs, the export volume of generator sets fell by 9.35% year-on-year.
Growth will resume in 2023, with an increase of 13.88%.
(Above 375kVA Diesel Generators Global Net Trade 2022)
Export Value Of Chinese Diesel Generator Sets
In terms of export value, from 2017 to 2020, the export value of Chinese generator sets showed a fluctuating upward trend.
In 2021, the export value increased rapidly to US$4.36 billion, an increase of US$1.29 billion over the previous year.
In 2022, the export value increased by US$668 million over the previous year, and the growth rate slowed down.
In 2023, the export value reached US$10.1 billion
(Above 375kVA Diesel Generator Exporters of Global Market 2022)
The Manufacturing Process Of Chinese Diesel Generator Sets
At present, most factories manufacturing diesel generator sets in China have realized fully automated laser cutting metal bending and die-casting technology, complete environmentally friendly spraying and other high-quality processes, and can provide customized production according to different order requirements.
Meet various harsh-use environment requirements such as anti-corrosion, moisture-proof, salt spray-proof, extreme cold, and marine use.
How To Choose A Suitable And Reliable Generator Manufacturer In China?
1. Don’t pursue very low prices.
I believe that there will always be suppliers in China who can offer very low prices, but extremely low prices must be based on the premise of reducing product quality.
As a professional manufacturer, we are well aware of the manufacturing cost of a diesel generator.
If the quotation you receive is 20% or even lower than that of other Chinese manufacturers, you must pay more attention to whether the quality of the product can meet your requirements.
2. Pay attention to whether the power of the diesel engine can meet the actual power requirements of the unit.
To provide extremely low prices, some suppliers use low-power engines instead of diesel engines with standard output configurations, resulting in frequent quality problems when the diesel generator sets cannot meet the load requirements in actual use.
This is also one of the reasons for the poor quality of some Chinese generator sets.
3. Pay attention to whether the AC motor used in the diesel generator set is a pure copper wire motor.
To save costs and provide extremely low prices, some suppliers will equip the diesel generator set with an aluminum wire AC motor.
The conductivity of the aluminum wire AC motor is much lower than that of the pure copper AC motor, which will cause the voltage of the diesel generator set to be unstable and the motor to burn easily.
WALT POWER only uses 100% pure copper motors for our full range of diesel generator sets.
We provide a product warranty of up to 2 years so that customers can use it with confidence.
4. Pay attention to the difference between KVA and KW.
Single-phase, power factor is 1, KVA=KW, for example, 10KVA=10KW
Three-phase, power factor is 0.8, KVA=KW/0.8, for example, 10KVA=8KW/0.8
Some customers do not understand the difference between KVA and KW and will mistake KVA for KW, which will cause the power of the diesel generator set to fail to meet the actual requirements.
Contact WALT POWER and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the right and correct Chinese diesel generator set.
5. Choose experienced manufacturers and suppliers.
Currently in China, diesel generator set manufacturers are mainly divided into three categories
- A. Mainly CUMMINS, PERKINS, CATERPILLAR, FG WILSON, and other international companies, because they have the most advanced engine and generator core technology for the unit, they are the first choice for most high-end market users.
- B. Domestic brand manufacturers represented by FAW, YANGDONG, DEUTZ, ISUZU, WALT Power, etc. Mainly produce mid-to-high-end diesel generator sets, with advanced technology, provide complete power coverage, meet most scenarios, and provide global after-sales and warranty services.
- C. Manufacturers of mid-to-low-end diesel generator sets, mainly used as temporary or alternative power sources, most of the products are general standard products, mainly seeking rapid cooperation and transactions through price competition
Conclusion
The question of whether Chinese made diesel generators are any good is a nuanced one that depends on various factors.
Chinese diesel generators offer affordability, efficiency, and user-friendly design, making them a viable option for consumers and professionals alike.
It is recommended to consult professional manufacturers and exporters before purchasing and provide as much technical requirements or power requirements of the generator set as possible.
Choosing a reliable Chinese diesel generator manufacturer can allow you to enjoy high-quality power equipment services while saving procurement costs.
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