UK based military engineering and manufacturing provider Van Kappel Ltd, has invested in 50 remanufactured engines from Perkins® engine specialist, DiPerk Power Solutions.
The new contract will see DiPerk remanufacture 50 Perkins® 404C engines for Van Kappel Ltd who has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the repair, remanufacture and maintenance of ESW Challenger 2 Auxiliary Power Unit (APUs)
To support Van Kappel with contract fulfilment, DiPerk, the official distributor of Perkins engines in the UK and Ireland, has been brought in to supply crucial expertise in remanufacturing the compact four-cylinder Perkins404C engines.
The partnership will see up to 6 to 8 units remanufactured monthly at DiPerk’s workshop in Peterborough, with work performed on a percentage basis and supporting up to 55% of annual load requirements.
Gavin Lester, Head of Service at DiPerk Power Solutions said: “While not a traditional candidate for remanufacture, due to its age, cost and complexity, the Perkins 404C is a stalwart in the UK’s defence arsenal. This is why it was deemed a worthy candidate for remanufacture. The partnership will see the engines remanufactured to like-new condition, creating a sustainable and cost-effective solution, particularly where there are large numbers of engines that need servicing.
“These engines are known for robust performance, fuel efficiency and reliability and the remanufacturing process is a sustainable way to give these powerful compact engines a second life, with no impact on their performance value.
“This contract has allowed DiPerk a key opportunity to showcase our expertise and capabilities, particularly regarding the remanufacture of smaller engines. The engines come to our workshops, where they are stripped and parts are salvaged. These are then thoroughly cleaned down before engines are rebuilt with remanufactured pumps from Van Kappel, fully tested and returned to the customer ready for commission.
“The set scope of work ensures turnaround times are maintained and we can meet the contracted demand, even in instances where surge capabilities are needed, we are able to increase our engineering and testing capabilities in line with the customer’s needs.”
Ian Vaissiere, General Manager of Van Kappel Ltd said: “Our contract with DiPerk represents the perfect partnership for our needs. The expert support from the team has ensured a seamless process where the 404C engines are remanufactured and returned to us efficiently, and to the highest calibre.
“As a result of the successful partnership we will be partnering with DiPerk again as they have been commissioned to convert 40 engines for us, beginning next year.
“It is essential that we work with reliable, flexible and knowledgeable teams and we value DiPerk’s commitment to providing a complete support solution, becoming an extension of our team, to provide the highest quality remanufactured engines for our client.”
For more information about DiPerk and its range of Perkins® engine solutions, please visit www.diperk.com
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