Open-Type Generators in Canada
Open-frame industrial generator sets designed for indoor installation and mechanical rooms. CSA-compliant components diesel and natural gas configurations with easy access for maintenance and integration.
Benefits of Open-Type (Open-Frame) Gensets
- Easy maintenance: Fully open access to engine, alternator, radiator and controls.
- Lower package cost: No acoustic canopy — ideal when the building handles sound attenuation.
- Indoor-ready: Perfect for generator rooms with dedicated ventilation and exhaust.
- Flexible integration: Compatible with external day tanks, bulk fuel, and automatic transfer switches.
- CSA compliance: Supplied with cULus-listed components and Canadian market options.
How We Size an Open-Type Generator
- Load analysis: continuous & peak loads, motor starting, step loads.
- Electrical: voltage/phase, fault levels, protection & controls.
- Mechanical room: airflow, ducting, backpressure, heat rejection.
- Fuel strategy: diesel vs. natural gas, storage & autonomy.
- Compliance: CSA components, local requirements.
Key Features
- Premium engines: Cummins, Perkins, MTU, Volvo
- Durability: Industrial-grade baseframe with anti-vibration mounts; long service life in harsh environments.
- Smart controls: Digital control panel with emergency stop, remote monitoring options.
- ATS & paralleling (optional): Automatic transfer, load sharing, switchgear integration.
- Documentation: Brochures & specs available by brand and power range.
Compatible Engine Brands
Configure Your Open-Type Generator
Send your load profile, voltage, run time and room layout. Our team will size the genset, ventilation and accessories to meet Canadian codes.
FAQ
When is an open-type package the right choice?
When the generator is installed indoors and the building provides acoustic and weather protection. It keeps package cost low and maximizes service access.
Is it CSA compliant?
Yes. We deliver CSA-ready configurations using cULus-listed components and Canadian-market alternators, controls and protection devices.
Can I choose diesel or natural gas?
Yes. Both fuels are available in open-frame with radiator cooling; we’ll recommend the best fit based on fuel availability and duty cycle.
What if I need outdoor low-noise operation?
Select a Silent-Type canopy or a Containerized solution.