Power Generation (Gensets)

Sheet Metal Work and Assembly for Power Generation (Gensets)

Universal supports the power generation and remote power supply chain through in-house sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, and assembly. We manufacture everything from generator bases and chassis through to large acoustic enclosures, exhaust systems, and packaged sub-assemblies—built for demanding environments where uptime, durability, and safe access matter.

Recent work:

Bladon Jets (telecoms remote power microturbines): Manufactured exhaust assemblies, internal sheet metal housings, external enclosures, and a fabricated plinth/base. Our machine shop milled and turned precision internal combustion components, and our assembly team built sub-systems ready for integration.
Rolls-Royce (“Stealth Effect” genset – specialist / mobile power): Manufactured the genset chassis and produced 100 sets of integrated genset trailers, supporting repeatable build quality across a production run.
Cummins Engines (via IAC Acoustics – industrial standby / prime power): Produced generator bases and full enclosure metalwork for 10 m × 3 m large-scale genset enclosures, delivered as part of a high-volume programme over a 6-year period.

Genset chassis manufactured for Rolls Royce by Universal Fabrications

Generator base enclosure metalwork at Universal Fabrications

Our Power Generation Capabilities

Genset manufacture is rarely “just metalwork”. Most programmes bring practical packaging challenges: safe access for servicing, airflow and heat management, structural stiffness, vibration interfaces, lifting/handling points, corrosion protection, and repeatable assembly across builds.

Universal helps customers solve these challenges by combining design-for-manufacture input, in-house fabrication, precision machining, and sub-assembly—so projects move faster from prototype builds into repeat production, with fewer handovers and less rework risk.

How we support genset programmes

Prototyping and development builds: Rapid-turn manufacture for early-stage concepts, pilot builds and design iterations—helping customers prove packaging, access and fit-up before committing to production volumes.
Packaging built for real-world servicing: We help make sure panels, doors, access points, and internal layouts are designed and manufactured so the unit can be serviced quickly and safely—without compromising stiffness or fit-up.
Airflow, heat and exhaust considerations: From internal housings through to exhaust assemblies and enclosure metalwork, we manufacture parts that support airflow routes, heat shielding requirements, and practical routing for adjacent systems.
Robust baseframes, chassis and skid structures: We produce generator bases, plinths, chassis and trailer structures designed for lifting, transport loads, vibration mount interfaces, and repeatable assembly.
Repeatability from build 1 to build 100+: For multi-year programmes, we focus on fixtures, fit-up control, and manufacturing consistency so later units match the first – supporting stable quality and predictable lead times.
One partner across fabrication + machining + assembly: Customers benefit from fewer suppliers to manage and fewer interfaces to coordinate, because we can deliver fabricated structures, machined components, and assembled sub-systems together.

Depending on programme needs, we can also support:

Precision machining (milled + turned components alongside fabricated assemblies)
Sub-system and mechanical assembly (kitted builds, repeatable processes)
Finishing and treatments (managed supply chain for paint / coatings and related processes)
Testing and inspection support (as required by programme and customer specification)

What Our Genset Experience Covers

Prototype-to-production support (development builds through to repeat manufacture)
Large-scale enclosure and base fabrication (including long-run programmes)
Exhaust and internal housings supporting airflow / thermal requirements
Chassis, skid and trailer integration for mobile genset platforms
Precision machined internal combustion components alongside fabricated structures
Sub-system assembly and kitting to simplify integration and supply chains

If you would like to discuss your genset project, our experts are ready to talk.