Prestolite Electric’s heavy-duty alternator

Feb 28, 2017

Updated Mar 2, 2017

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator series now includes a 24-volt 120- and 180-amp-output dual internal fan design. The high-efficiency alternator has a heavy-duty housing design suited for high-heat high-performance applications and is engineered to help extend service life, increase vehicle uptime and improve performance by enhancing the electrical system to deliver optimal output at low engine speeds. Other features include eavy-duty bearings for high belt loads and intelligent multifunction regulators with load share capability for multiple alternator use. The corrosion-resistant alternator is rated for temperatures ranging from -40 to 125 degrees Celsius and is designed for Cat, Cummins and Volvo engines.

Prestrolite Electric, www.prestolite.com

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