Product Detail
Volvo 400kW Silent Diesel Generator
400kW Volvo Penta soundproof diesel generator for office complexes, hotels and industrial sites where low noise, fuel economy and clean running are priorities.
Key Specifications
| Prime power | 360 kW / 450 kVA |
| Standby power | 400 kW / 500 kVA |
| Engine | Volvo TAD1343 / TAD1641 series |
| Alternator | Brushless, self-excited |
| Voltage | 400/230V, 50Hz |
| Control | Digital AMF controller |
| Starting | Electric start, 24V |
| Noise level | 69–75 dB(A) at 7m |
Features
- Volvo Penta 6-cylinder engine, fuel-efficient at partial load
- Acoustic canopy for siting near offices and residences
- High-strength baseframe with anti-vibration mounts
- Digital control panel with remote monitoring option
- Low-emission engine suitable for sensitive environments
Manufacturing & Quality Testing
Every Kaichen diesel generator set passes through the same production line and test routine before it leaves our factory in Jiangsu. The process is built around one goal: the set arrives at your site ready to carry load on the first real outage, not after a month of debugging.
How each set is built
- Engine and alternator matching. We match the engine rating to the alternator at the exact power factor your site needs, not just at the nameplate number.
- Baseframe and tank. The skid is welded from steel plate, fitted with an integrated fuel tank, vibration isolators, and forklift slots before the engine is mounted.
- Wiring and control panel. Power and control wiring are routed in separate channels, terminal blocks are numbered, and the digital controller is pre-programmed for your voltage, frequency and ATS logic.
- Canopy or container. Silent sets are dressed with acoustic foam, vented panels and access doors; containerized sets receive weather-sealed doors, internal lighting and a socket for external power.
Load test before shipment
No set ships on a visual check. Each unit runs on our electronic load bank for a structured sequence, and the test report travels with the set:
| No-load run | Warm-up, oil pressure and charging voltage check |
| 25% load, 30 min | Stability of voltage and frequency, exhaust temperature |
| 50% load, 30 min | Governor response, fuel consumption, noise level |
| 75% load, 60 min | Cooling system, coolant temperature, belt tension |
| 100% load, 60 min | Full rated output, voltage regulation within ±1.5% |
| Overload 110%, 1 min | Protective shutdown and alarm verification |
Final inspection
- Insulation resistance and earth continuity tested after a damp-heat soak.
- All protective functions verified: over-speed, high water temperature, low oil pressure, over-current, emergency stop.
- Automatic transfer switch sequence tested end-to-end on a bench.
- Paint touch-up, cleaning, and a full spare-parts list packed in the toolbox.
CE and ISO 9001 certificates accompany each shipment. If you need a witness test, a third-party inspection (BV, SGS, TUV) report, or a site-specific FAT protocol, tell us before the set enters production and we will prepare it accordingly.
