WINCO Generators is a leading manufacturer of generators, originally founded in 1927. Throughout the years, we have grown and adapted to meet many unique customer needs. Since 1977, we have been manufacturing in our factory sprawling on 17.5 acres in Le Center, Minnesota. Today, we want to partner with you to help produce your custom products and components.
We offer machining, metal fabrication, painting, wiring, and assembly services. WINCO is committed to exceeding customer expectations and creating quality solutions per your precise specifications, quality standards, and on-time delivery deadlines.
With the amazing Manufacturing and Engineering Team on-site, we are well equipped to serve a diverse customer base in a variety of industries that include: – agriculture – manufacturing – construction – many more.
Contact a WINCO Account Manager by phone or email to get your project started.
POWER IN QUALITY
Our ability to engineer, design, machine, fabricate, and assemble our units under one roof allows us to maintain a higher standard in quality. Our campus spans 17.5 acres and is dedicated to producing high-quality machines and components.
CHEMICAL WELDING CELL
3 Miller Mig Welding Booths
25′ travel capacity
5′ x 10′, 4′ x 10′, 4′ x 4′ Lazy Susan welding tables
ACME Spot Welder
24″ throat
WASH & PAINT
100 sq ft High Pressure Phosphate Wash and Rinse Bay
80 Cubic Feet Phosphate Carousel Washing Machine
2 – 7′ x 16′ Powder Coating Booths
3 – 400 degree 17′ x 7′ Curing Ovens
Controlled Pyrolysis 800,000 BTU Burn Off Oven
FIBER LASER
Mazak Optilex Nexus 3015 4kW
5′ x 10′ automated pallet changer
Onsite liquid nitrogen
Cuts 22ga steel up to 1/4″ plate
CNC MILL
Okuma Genos M560-V
32-tool magazine
TURRET PRESS
Weidemann Magnum 5000
52-tool capacity
Sheer up to 1/4″
BRAKE PRESSES
40T 4′ brake press
60T 8′ brake press
135T 10′ brake press
175T 12′ brake press
WIRE CUTTER
Artos Wire Processor
Fed by 48 spool wire carousel
20 to 2 gauge
Dual ID printing heads
6-wire terminal crimping up to 4/0 wire
FLASH CUTTER
4′ x 8′ vacuum table
Cuts 1″ sound barrier
Cuts 1/2″ heat barrier
Cuts 1/8″ solid rubber sheets
BAND SAWS
Horizontal with 20′ capacity
Vertical with 15′ throat
TUBE BENDER
1″ and 1 1/4″ diameter, up to 20′
LOAD BANK TESTING
Simplex Titan 700
700kW 1ph – 3ph
Simplex Infinity
110kW 1-ph
Simplex Neptune
50.5kW 120, 240 1-ph and 480 3-ph
2 – Simplex Swift-E
1-ph x 10kW
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At WINCO, we design, engineer, and build our generators in-house. We continuously invest in our factory to stay current with the ever-growing power demands. Having all of our manufacturing under one roof allows us to maintain our high-quality standards.
POWER IN QUALITY There is a reason WINCO Generators have been a trusted brand since 1927: quality. We believe that quality and dependability are more important than quantity. The WINCO Engineering Department works closely with our sales team to develop and improve generators to meet customers’ needs.
EXPERT SOLUTIONS The WINCO support team works directly with customers to create solutions unique to the strictest specifications. We strive to exceed expectations. We take our partnerships seriously and would invite you to contact our knowledgeable team to provide a power solution for you project.
WINCO has been a trusted brand for emergency backup power since 1927. Each generator goes through a 100% load performance test, ensuring restoration of power without second-guessing.
APPLICATIONS
Automatic Detection: When the main power supply from the utility company is interrupted (e.g., during a storm), ATS detects the loss of power. Power Transfer: The ATS automatically transfers the electrical load to the WINCO generator, which then begins producing electricity. This happens within seconds, so the home or business won’t experience much downtime. Generator Operation: WINCO generator starts supplying power to the circuits that are wired to the ATS. It could be set up to power the whole house or just essential loads, like lights, refrigerator, and HVAC systems. Running on Fuel: WINCO designs generators to work with your specific application fuel needs such as natural gas, propane, or diesel fuel. Monitoring and Control: The generator will continue running and supplying power until the utility power is restored. The ATS constantly monitors the utility supply, and once it detects that power is back, it switches the load back to the utility and shuts down the generator. Automatic Maintenance: WINCO generators are designed to test run at set time and day set by the ATS, ensuring the unit is ready to go in the event of a power failure. Regular maintenance and monitoring is required to ensure reliability.
WINCO’s Robust and reliable designs ensure durability for the demanding rental market. Our mobile and towable units range from 15 kilowatts to 1,000 megawatts. Our packages come in multiple voltage selections and ensure fuel efficient prime movers and allow extended run times reducing refueling needs. User friendly controls and remote monitoring capabilities bring piece of mind to both rental users and fleet managers.
APPLICATIONS
Range of Sizes and Capacities: WINCO manufactures a broad range of rental generators, from small 3 kW watt portable models to larger 625 kW industrial-grade units. Customizable options: For large-scale projects, WINCO’s larger units can be used in parallel configurations to provide even more power. Our sales engineering team can assist with customizing configurable units that meet your unique power needs. Fuel Options: WINCO generators are available in multiple fuel sources that will suit a vast array of applications, including diesel, gasoline, natural gas, LP, and methane. Construction Sites: Large-scale construction projects often require temporary power, and WINCO generators are ideal for these types of uses, providing reliable energy to power machinery, tools, lighting, and other equipment. Events: For outdoor events, festivals, or gatherings, temporary power needs are met with WINCO generators. These units can provide power for lighting, sound systems, food vendors, and more. Emergency Backup: Rental generators are also commonly used for emergency backup when there is an unexpected power outage, providing critical power to facilities like hospitals, data centers, or residential areas. Industrial Applications: In industries like oil & gas, utilities, and manufacturing, rental generators provide a temporary power source during maintenance, expansion, or unforeseen downtime. Advantages of Renting WINCO Generators: Cost-Effective: Renting a generator is often more economical for short-term or temporary needs, as it eliminates the need for long-term investment, maintenance, and storage. Contact the WINCO team for specific cost comparison scenarios. Flexibility: WINCO offers rental companies generators of various sizes and configurations, allowing customers to choose the exact power output needed for their specific application. Maintenance and Support: Rental power companies often offer maintenance services, ensuring that the generator is in optimal working condition during the rental period. Availability: In case of an emergency or last-minute need, rental power services can quickly provide a generator to meet the customer’s requirements, while still providing powerful output.
In the oil and gas industry, generators can be essential for keeping operations running smoothly, especially in areas where access to traditional power sources is limited.
APPLICATIONS
Portability: WINCO’s portable generators are easy to transport to remote job sites, which is particularly important in the oil and gas industry, where exploration and extraction sites can be far from local power grids. Rugged Build: WINCO generators are built to withstand harsh conditions, which is critical in oil and gas operations where equipment often has to endure extreme weather conditions, rough terrain, and continuous use. High Output: WINCO generators are available in various sizes with high-output capabilities, allowing them to power large machinery and equipment commonly used in oil and gas operations. Fuel Efficiency: WINCO generators are designed to operate efficiently, which is particularly important in industries like oil and gas where reducing operational costs is essential. Safety Features: WINCO’s generators come equipped with various safety features, such as circuit breakers, low-oil shutdown systems, and protective covers, to ensure safe operation in hazardous work environments.
WINCO Generators utilizing Baudouin PowerKit engines, powering data centers with reliability and have the widest range on the market. It meets all the highest requirements for data centers, including Uptime Institute compliance, load acceptance, and power efficiency for data centers backup power generator. WINCO is also known for its best-in-class lead times, giving companies confidence in meeting project deadlines with speedy delivery.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN ENGINE & GENSET ENGINEERING: Transient performance: Our M33 and M55 platforms exceed market load acceptance standards, functioning as ISO 8528-5 G3 engines with excellent load acceptance and heat rejection. Transient response is optimized through different turbocharger configurations. Redundancy Options: The data center requirements can be met with dual starting motor redundancy. Reliability: Our engines have a proven track record with impressive overhaul service intervals (32000 hours for M33 and M55 units), demonstrating the durability and reliability that is crucial for data centers. Ratings: Dedicated optimized DCP ratings comply with Uptime Institute standards. Data center packages have no altitude derates and temperature derate at 104°F Power Quality: Our engines can handle harmonics generated by IT loads. They can accommodate oversized alternators that are compatible with major suppliers for both low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) applications. This is crucial in data center.
WINCO generators play a crucial role in spray foam applications. Our design team worked closely with spray foam manufacturers and OEM customers to ensure our generators built to work seamlessly within the spray foam industry.
Power Supply: WINCO generators provide the necessary electricity to operate spray foam equipment, including pumps, heaters, and compressors. This is essential for both residential and commercial projects. Consistency in Application: By supplying a stable power source, WINCO generators help ensure that the spray foam equipment operates consistently, leading to uniform application and better overall results. Mobility: For contractors working on multiple job sites, our portable generators allow for greater flexibility and mobility. They can easily transport the generator to different locations as needed. Backup Power: WINCO generators ensure that projects can continue without interruption and maintaining the quality of the foam application. Temperature Control: Many spray foam systems require heating to maintain the proper viscosity of the materials. WINCO generators can power heating elements, ensuring that the foam is applied at the right temperature for optimal adhesion and performance.
LIGHT TOWERS
WINCO generators and light towers work together to provide portable and reliable lighting solutions in outdoor or remote settings.
Power Source: WINCO generators supply the electrical power needed to operate light towers. Versatility: WINCO generators can be selected based on the wattage requirements of the light tower, making them versatile for different lighting needs. Mobility: Both generators and light towers are designed for portability. This combination allows for easy transportation to job sites, construction areas, events, or emergency situations where lighting is needed. Autonomy: Using a generator with a light tower enables operation in locations without access to grid power, making it ideal for remote locations or during nighttime work. Run Time: WINCO generators are fueled with gasoline and diesel, providing varying run times depending on the size of the fuel tank and the power requirements of the light tower. This ensures that the lights can run for extended periods. Safety: WINCO generators come with built-in safety features that help manage the power output to ensure the light towers operate safely and efficiently.
DRONE TRAILERS
WINCO generators can work with drone trailers to provide a reliable power source for various operations, especially in remote or off-grid locations.
Power Generation: WINCO generators convert mechanical energy from fuel into electrical energy. This power can be used to charge drone batteries, operate onboard systems, or support other equipment within the trailer. Portability: Both WINCO generators and drone trailers are designed for mobility. This allows operators to transport them easily to different locations where drone operations are needed. Continuous Operation: When deployed in the field, WINCO generators ensure that the drone trailers can operate continuously without relying on local power sources. This is particularly useful for extended missions or in remote areas. Multiple Outputs: WINCO generators often come with multiple outlets, allowing for simultaneous charging of several drones or powering other devices used in drone operations, such as cameras, sensors, and communication equipment. Fuel Efficiency: WINCO generators are designed for efficiency, providing sufficient power while minimizing fuel consumption. This is important for long-duration drone missions, as it helps reduce operational costs. Safety Features: WINCO generators include safety features such as overload protection and low-oil shutdown, ensuring safe operation alongside sensitive drone equipment. Flexibility: WINCO generators can be used in conjunction with various drone trailers that may have different power requirements, making them adaptable to various types of drone operations, including surveying, inspection, or filming.
When integrated with a microgrid, WINCO generators could serve as a backup or supplementary power source to ensure reliable energy supply during periods of low renewable generation (e.g., cloudy days, lack of wind) or in case of system faults.
Backup Power for Microgrids: WINCO generators could provide reliable backup power during times when renewable energy production isn’t sufficient to meet demand. They can keep the microgrid stable and ensure that critical infrastructure remains powered. Grid Independence: A microgrid’s ability to operate independently from the larger grid (also known as islanding) is a crucial feature. WINCO generators ensure that the microgrid remains fully functional in case of grid outages, adding resilience to the system. Energy Management: When incorporating WINCO generators into a microgrid, you’d likely use an energy management system (EMS) to optimize the balance between renewable energy production and the generator’s power supply. The EMS would monitor energy demand, storage levels (if batteries are involved), and trigger the generator when needed to prevent outages. Scalability: Depending on the size and power needs of the microgrid, WINCO generators can be scaled up or down. For larger microgrids, you could potentially use multiple generators in tandem to ensure a steady and reliable power supply. Remote Communities: In areas without reliable access to the main grid, WINCO generators support microgrids powered by local renewable resources, providing residents with affordable, sustainable energy. Disaster Recovery: After natural disasters, WINCO generators can support a microgrid used to provide power for critical services like hospitals or emergency shelters until the main grid is restored. Industrial or Military Applications: Microgrids in remote industrial sites or military bases could rely on WINCO generators for continuous power in off-grid environments.
WINCO Generators is a well-known manufacturer that provides high-quality generators for both residential and commercial industries. They specialize in various types of generators, including portable, standby, and industrial units, with a focus on reliability and durability.
APPLICATIONS
Backup Power: Many businesses rely on WINCO generators as backup power sources to keep operations running during power outages. These generators are used in various commercial sectors such as healthcare facilities, schools, retail businesses, and manufacturing plants. Heavy-Duty Applications: WINCO offers industrial-grade generators for larger operations that need continuous power or power for heavy machinery. These generators are designed for high performance in demanding environments like construction sites, agricultural operations, and industrial manufacturing. NFPA 110 Applications: Portable generators that fall under NFPA 110 level 1 guidelines must meet specific criteria for performance, installation, testing, and maintenance to ensure they provide reliable emergency power when needed. Compliance with NFPA standards helps ensure the safety and performance of emergency power systems. WINCO Offers a NFPA 110 level 2 upgrade. Custom Power Solutions: WINCO can offer custom solutions for businesses that need specific power requirements, including custom-built generator sets for unique commercial applications. Our sales engineering team can assist with customizing configurable units that meet your unique power needs. Durability and Longevity: WINCO’s reputation for creating durable, long-lasting generators makes them ideal for commercial industries where equipment uptime and reliability are essential.
Hurricane Idalia, image credit NOAA/RAMMB/Colorado State University
Our nation is buckling up for a new tropical storm/hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl has become the earliest forming Category 5 hurricane on record. After bringing catastrophic destruction in the Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 1 hurricane and made landfall near Matagorda, Texas. Two days after US landfall, the post-tropical storm made its way to Ontario, Canada. The NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms in the Atlantic. Of those, eight to thirteen are forecasted to become hurricanes, four to seven of those storms could potentially become major 3, 4 or 5 category hurricanes.
While some residents won’t get the brunt of the storms, many still feel the effects. Surrounding regions often have power outages that can take days to weeks to restore.
HOW STORMS FORM
Often, tropical storms begin as a tropical wave. This low pressure area moves through the tropics, that can form showers and thunderstorms. As these storms continue to move across the ocean, warm air rises into the storm.
The air rushing into the system rises and cools, forming droplets in the clouds, which feeds more heat to power the storm. Winds then steer the storm.
RISKS
Storm surges
This is when water is pushed towards the shore, rising the water level creating significant flooding. A storm surge doesn’t just affect the coasts, it can also travel inland through rivers and bays.
Flooding
A lot of rainfall in a short amount of time can create significant flooding. Flooded streets pose a deadly hazard for those traveling on the roads. This is why it is important to evacuate before the storms make landfall.
Winds
You hear forecasters talk about hurricane categories. Each category has a range of wind speeds. While all hurricane force winds are life-threatening, the higher the category, the more catastrophic the damage will be.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
CATEGORY
WIND SPEED
RESULT
1
74-95 mph
Some Damage
2
96-110 mph
Extensive Damage
3
111-129 mph
Devastating Damage
4
130-156 mph
Catastrophic Damage
5
157 mph or more
Catastrophic Damage
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms most often occur well away from the center of a hurricane, but sometimes can develop around the eyewall.
Waves
Rip tides can be deadly from distant storms. Always be aware of the weather further away, just because it is nice on the beach where you are, doesn’t always mean it is safe.
PREPARATION
First and foremost, everyone’s safety is the priority. Please listen to evacuation notices. Have an evacuation plan before you need it. If you are not in the path, but could still live with the aftermath, we want you to be prepared. Having an emergency kit is an essential, for all homes.
Water
Storms can impact the safety of city water with contaminants or could be shut off. Having a stock of water is a necessity.
Non-Perishable food
Food that have a longer shelf life, such as beans, nuts, peanut butter, granola bars, powdered milk, etc.
Solar-Powered Phone Chargers
With cellular phones being the most popular forms of communication, having non-electrical ways to keep your phone powered is key to stay connected with emergency systems.
First Aid Kit
Your kit should be more than a few Band-Aids. Invest in a complete kit so you will be prepared for injuries.
Personal Needs
Take in consideration of you and your family’s needs. Make sure you have enough of your medication or other health related items you may need.
When stocking up on food and water, it is always a good idea to periodically check your inventory’s expiration dates. Even bottled water expires within a year. Games, books, and puzzles are other items to have on hand. Let’s face it, without technology, we can get bored pretty easily. Be aware of your personal circumstances too when getting an emergency kit together.
PRECAUTIONS
Power outages can affect appliances that remain plugged in when power is restored. This could damage the equipment and/or be unsafe for use afterwards.
Small Electronics
TVs, computers, game consoles, and other small appliances should be unplugged until power is restored.
Large Appliances
Refrigerators and freezers should remain plugged in. Food in the refrigerator is safe for only four hours without electricity. To reduce loss of food, keep doors closed as much as possible and add blocks of ice. Discard perishable foods if they have reached 40°F or higher.
Surge Protectors
When power comes back on, the network voltage may be higher or lower than the ideal amount. A surge happens when voltage coming in is too high and it can damage appliances and electronics. Surge protectors are recommended for appliances or electronics that cannot be unplugged.
INVESTING IN A GENERATOR
A generator can pay for itself, especially if you live in an area that is prone to power outages. For instance, spoiled food in the refrigerator will have to be thrown away meats. Electronics and appliances could get damaged from a power surge.
There are different types of generators to consider:
PORTABLE
Portable generators can be light enough to move around, or have the ability to attach a wheel kit. These are also great if you need power around the house for odd jobs or for a home shop. You can find portable generators that use fuels other than gasoline, such as propane or natural gas, too.
STANDBY
A permanently installed generator can give you piece of mind if the power goes out while you are asleep or away from home. With the addition of a transfer switch, a standby generator will start running once the power goes out. Home units are typically run on natural gas or propane, but diesel is another fuel source option.
PTO
For those who already have a tractor or are in the market for one, a PTO generator can be a cost effective way to get portable power.
MOBILE
Municipalities, farms, and businesses could benefit with a prime-powered, mobile generator. Mobile generators are able to provide power for larger, critical applications, and can be taken to the exact location.
The season has already been busy with storms, stay safe!
As Minnesotans, we have to take advantage of the warm weather. This summer has brought on some fun activities.
Le Sueur County Golf Classic
At the end of July, we are happy to sponsor a hole and send out a team for a round of golf. This was the 18th year Le Sueur County Veterans Service Office coordinated the golf outing. All of the proceeds from the event went towards the Veterans Vans/Veterans in Need Fund. Dale Riebel, Clint Korteum, Ryan Prososki, and Brandon DePolis enjoyed a beautiful day of 4 person scramble. They may not have won the tournament, just happy to be able to play for a great cause.
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WINCO’s Big Dog Challenge
On August third, we had our first annual Big Dog Challenge. Departments competed against each other in team building challenges. The afternoon started with lunch from a local food truck, speakers from each department with quarterly updates, and a drawing for prizes. Then it was game time. We had a Jenga challenge, yard pong, and human bumper balls, the winning team won the most games. Our giant maze had participants blindfolded and their department lead standing on the outskirts giving directions. It was a pretty warm day, so the dunk tank was a hit for those that were dunked. The winners received two tickets to Valleyfair and a plaque to display in their department for bragging rights. We can’t wait for next year’s challenge!
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Green Team – Brian, Nikki, Melinda, Ryan, and Adam
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Red Team – Caz, Patrick, Dustin, Brandon, Thon, Shane, Maria, Clint, Jimmy
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Yellow Team – Mike, Kurtis, Sherrie, Mike, Bob, Martin, Dale
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Pink Team – Dan, Luke, Dale, Matt, Ronaldo, Raimond, Stephanie
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Blue Team – Mason, Arturo, Cristian, Michelle, Karla, Scott, Abby, Eloisa, Maria, David
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White Team – Brandon, Wolfgang, Dan, Peter, Andrew, Annette, Mike, Dale, Michelle
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Black Team – Zach, Cole, Jake, Joe, Cole, Brian, Robert, Brian, Martin, Greg
THE WINNING TEAM!!
Le Sueur County Fair
This year marked the second time we had a booth at our local county fair. The fair always has great food, rides, local vendors, and animal barns. We enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by for games and prizes! Big Dog was especially happy that it didn’t rain this year!
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Dozinky Days Parade
The Dozinky Days Parade in New Prague, MN is the largest parade we participate in. The weather was perfect, not too hot and not snowing. This year, we brought one of our RP35s to the parade. We are excited about the RP line up, which we are working on expanding to bigger power nodes. It is always a great time to get out and meet our surrounding communities!
It is our goal to provide the best quality generator available. To achieve this, we sometimes have to look at our current machines and see if there are ways to improve.
THE PROJECT
Problem: Nitrogen generator creating down-time Solution: Install liquid nitrogen tank
BACKSTORY
Our laser cutter uses a nitrogen generator to take air in from our factory and produce compressed nitrogen, creating clean and paintable edges.
Even though the laser was doing a great job, we were finding that we were having down time in the humid months for the nitrogen generator to cool down and take in enough nitrogen. It was up to our manufacturing engineers to find a solution.
INSTALLATION
After some research, we found that installing a liquid nitrogen tank would eliminate the down-time and keep us running consistently in our day-to-day operations. By switching to the liquid nitrogen, we found the laser improved its speed and produced an even cleaner cut. Something we didn’t think was possible!
The project went off without a hitch! The weather cooperated and they had it running in one day.
You can watch our video about how the laser works here.