Aviation Ground Power Load Banks
Crestchic manufacture a range of load banks specifically for testing aircraft ground power units. The aviation load banks are all equipped with detailed instrumentation and standard ground power connections.
Key Features
GPU (Ground Power Units)
- 72-200kW capacity
- 400Hz resistive
- 400Hz resistive/reactive (lagging power factor typically 0.8pf)
- Up to 208V
- 28V DC – 2500 Amps
- Combined AC/DC
Frequent Questions
What Load Bank Packages Do You Have?
We provide load bank packages ranging from 20kW to 7000kW and Multi-MVA solutions for turnkey projects, Have a look at our product range page on this site for more details
What Experience Do You Have?
Crestchic was formed in 1983 and has steadily grown to our position today as the industry leading manufacturer and supplier of loadbank solutions. We work for major players in all sectors ranging from Oil and Gas, Marine and Shipbuilding to Healthcare, Building Managers and Datacentres. We understand the complexities faced by businesses and have solutions tailored to suit the needs.
Where Do You Operate?
Our operations are spread across the globe, covering all seven continents. With our HQ in Burton-on-Trent in the UK, we have bases in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States of America.
Do You Have Any Certification?
Crestchic Limited, the world leader in load bank technology for the testing and commissioning of power generation systems, now hold not only the highest Quality Assurance ISO type (9001-2015), but additionally has now been accredited with the current environmental standard (ISO14001) and current health &safety accreditation (ISO45001).
Crestchic Appoints Thierry as Business Development Manager for the Benelux region
Crestchic, a global leader in loadbank solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thierry Mossay as the new Business Development Manager covering Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Thierry joins the team from Legrand Data Centre Solutions, where he...
WHY USE A LOAD BANK?
Load banks are primarily used for testing electrical power output on diesel generators, gas turbines and UPS systems whilst carrying out commissioning and maintenance work.
The load banks are used for simulating real electrical loads enabling essential setup and commissioning which ensures that all electrical and control parameters are met prior to power generation/back up equipment being energized on line.