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Drawing on more than 10 years' experience in engine production, Chongqing Dajiang began developing gasoline generators in 2001. These now account for about 20 percent of output and are available in 450W to 11kW versions. More than 80 percent of output is exported, 70 percent on an OEM/ ODM basis and the rest under the in-house Ducar brand. Outbound shipments soared an impressive 450 percent last year after the company obtained EPA and CSA approval in September 2004 and May 2005, respectively. Chongqing Dajiang projects export growth rate of more than 20 percent in the next 12 months. The US will continue to be the main target market. The company is the power equipment-manufacturing subsidiary of Ducar Group. It also makes chain saws, lawnmowers, string trimmers, brush cutters, water pumps, sprayers and pressure washers. Products
Seventy percent of gasoline generator exports are 2 to 5.5kW units. This product line includes low-noise 4.5 or 5kW models that operate at 65dB when tested at a distance of 7 meters. A standby control system automatically disconnects the generator from the outside circuit during power outages to start producing electricity. The feature also returns the generator to standby mode and reconnects it to the outside circuit once power is restored. Other features include an automatic voltage regulator and digital overload protection, low-oil warning and remote control systems. Models come with a portability kit and are priced at US$990 per unit. The in-house 30-member R&D team comes up with three new products and upgrades five to eight models every year. Chongqing Dajiang currently owns 10 patents. Manufacturing
Chongqing Dajiang sources parts and accessories mostly from local suppliers of Briggs & Stratton and Honda, and imports electronic components from the US. The parts and accessories are first checked for various parameters such as hardness and dimension and then assembled in one production line. The engines are assembled in another line and are tested for speed and start function on six platforms. The units are also immersed in water to check air sealing.
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