Load Bank Rental
Versatile solutions for load testing, designed around your applications
We provide load testing solutions of all sizes, voltages, and capacities for any industrial application. Wherever you need to preserve productivity, efficiency and safety, our load banks are tried and tested.
Comprehensive load testing helps you get ahead of potential issues, validate performance, and feel confident that generators are ready to perform when you need them. But effective load testing requires carefully engineered solutions where your load bank is adapted to your environment, energy infrastructure, and other equipment.
At Aggreko, we combine the widest range of load banks with decades of engineering experience. Our load bank rental services provide accurate, reliable electrical test loads for commissioning your systems and for preventative maintenance. Across resistive, resistive and reactive, capacitive, and DC load banks, we’ll design and deliver a rightsized solution so you can:
- Use a load bank for generator testing that matches the full capacity and recommended load of your energy source
- Simulate a real-time load in isolation, without affecting your other systems
- Avoid wet-stacking by maintaining a manufacturer’s recommended load level
- Meet regulations including the need for transient testing and block loading
- Identify potential issues earlier and maximize the reliability of your equipment
Load banks designed to increase your agility
Our comprehensive fleet of load banks is carefully balanced to cover the widest possible range of applications, load types, and voltages.
Supporting a range of load bank applications
- Meet regulations and legal requirements that call for regular load testing across your equipment. When regulations call for specific load profiles and durations, we’ll provide a turnkey solution complete with sophisticated handheld controls and detailed data capture for reporting and auditing.
- Test your emergency and backup energy systems by simulating how they perform, even when they’re required to start on load. We’ll help you increase reliability and get peace of mind so that you can maintain continuity, even in an emergency.
- Identify maintenance issues including degrading insulation by testing equipment and benchmarking performance against known baselines or manufacturer expectations. These tests can alert you to the need for preventative maintenance.
- Avoid wet-stacking and carbon buildup in generators by using a load bank to determine capabilities and output. A load bank rental can also be used to provide load that clears out known carbon buildup in an engine.
- Simulate performance at peak demand safely and accurately. Our load banks can all be used individually or work together in parallel, so you can test at scale and understand how equipment performs in these conditions.
- Meet schedules and performance expectations by thoroughly testing your equipment earlier in the process.
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Why choose Aggreko for load testing and load banks?
When organizations need expert support to develop a turnkey load testing solution that closely matches their environment and applications, they turn to us.
Dedicated Engineers
Our engineers will understand your environment, then deploy a turnkey solution to fully test and validate performance.
Innovative Equipment
We have advanced control systems that allow load to be applied in 1 kW increments with integrated data capture.
Extended Expertise
We understand your wider energy solution, so we can provide more holistic guidance.
Fast Deployment
All our equipment is available at short notice and can be delivered and installed in the shortest possible time frame.
Unbeatable Reliability
When you choose us, you get equipment that’s constantly tested and ready to deliver from day one.
Outdoor-Rated Load Banks
Our fleet includes varied capacities and a range of outdoor-rated load banks for safe external testing.
Sophisticated Controls
Our load banks come with innovative controls and data capture, bringing even more flexibility to your testing process.
More Applications
We have a wide range of reliable load banks – from combined resistive and reactive equipment to DC load banks.
The Trusted Partner
Working with us is working with an industry leader with over 50 years’ experience in 80+ countries.
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Load bank rental services across major sectors
Anywhere you need to test equipment and provide precise step loads, we can help.
FAQs about Aggreko’s load bank rental
A load bank is an electrical device that applies a simulated load to a power source, such as a generator or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), to test its capacity, performance, and reliability under controlled conditions. It mimics the real electrical loads the system would handle during actual use. Load banks are essential for ensuring that power systems function efficiently, are properly sized, and can handle peak loads during critical operations. Regular testing with load banks helps to identify issues before they become operational failures, ensuring uptime and equipment longevity.
Aggreko Provides Four Primary Types of Load Banks:
- Capacitive Load Banks: These simulate electrical loads that have a leading power factor, typically found in systems that involve the use of capacitor banks or in applications with high-frequency electronics.
- Resistive Load Banks: These simulate real electrical loads by converting electrical energy into heat, which is then dissipated. They’re used to test the capacity and performance of generators, transformers, and UPS systems under normal operational loads.
- Resistive-Reactive Load Banks: These offer a mix of both resistive and reactive loads, providing a more comprehensive test of power systems, particularly those required to handle complex loads like those found in industrial settings or large-scale power generation.
- DC Load Banks: These simulate the electrical load on direct current (DC) power systems like batteries, power supplies, and DC generators. They allow you to test and verify the performance, capacity, and reliability of DC systems by safely dissipating the energy produced during the test.
Aggreko load banks are designed with advanced digital control systems that allow you to precisely simulate varying loads and conditions. This includes the ability to gradually increase or decrease loads, monitor key performance metrics (like voltage, current, frequency, and power factor), and simulate real-world scenarios like peak demand or sudden power surges. The accurate simulation of load conditions enables detailed testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, ensuring that any weaknesses or inefficiencies are identified before they cause operational problems.
Yes, Aggreko offers flexible load bank rental services. Whether you need a load bank for a one-time test or for an extended period, Aggreko provides both short-term and long-term rental options. This allows you to access state-of-the-art load testing equipment without having to invest in purchasing expensive units. Aggreko also offers logistical support, delivering load banks to your site and helping with setup, so you can conduct your testing efficiently without worrying about transport or installation.
Aggreko’s load banks are highly versatile and can be used to test a wide range of power systems, from small backup generators to large-scale industrial power plants. They come in various capacities, enabling them to meet the specific energy needs of any project, whether you’re testing a 100 kW generator or a multi-megawatt power plant. The modular design of certain Aggreko load banks also allows for scalable testing, meaning you can combine units to simulate larger loads if needed, ensuring that they cater to both small and large testing requirements.
Yes, Aggreko offers full technical support and on-site setup services for all load bank testing. Our experts will assist with load bank installation and operation so your testing process runs smoothly. We’ll also provide guidance on interpreting test results, helping you ensure that your power systems are functioning correctly. This service is particularly useful for companies that may not have in-house expertise in load testing, as it ensures that the testing is done safely and accurately. Additionally, Aggreko offers post-testing support, helping with any necessary adjustments or further testing based on the results.