Frequently Asked Questions about AKO and Our Services
Our headquarters and production facility are located in Gernsheim on the Rhine, Robert-Bunsen-Str. 77
D-64597 Gernsheim, in the central Rhine-Main region.
Our systems generally start from around 50 kVA output. There is no fixed upper limit – capacities depend on the specific project requirements.
AKO manufactures exclusively bespoke emergency generators. Each system is individually designed, engineered and built to meet the customer’s specific requirements.
AKO supplies complete, fully operational systems – including planning, ancillary components, testing, installation and documentation.
Yes. We maintain, repair and modernise both our own systems and generators from other manufacturers.
Yes. As part of retrofit projects, we replace or upgrade components, increase capacity, reduce emissions or integrate new control technology – always in compliance with relevant standards.
Depending on the application, standards such as DIN VDE 0100-718, DIN 6280-13 and BGV A3 are taken into account, including regular functional inspections and test runs.
Yes. Each system is tested on our in-house test facility. Functional tests and trial runs are an integral part of the process prior to delivery and are analysed and recorded..
Installation and commissioning are carried out by AKO’s own experienced specialist personnel.
Yes. AKO offers generator hire for planned applications as well as emergency situations – with no fixed limitations on capacity or rental period, and available throughout Europe.
Depending on the system design, possible operating modes include:
- Island mode
- Parallel operation
- Peak load operation
- Emergency power operation
- Standby (mains replacement) operation
- Continuous operation
Yes. AKO operates a technical emergency call-out service for acute faults affecting generator systems. The service is particularly intended for operators of safety- and supply-critical installations where any outage must be resolved quickly.