CFR Engines Inc, the source for fuel rating equipment.
Home of the renowned CFR F1/F2 Octane & CFR F5 Cetane test engines.
For over 90 years, still Made in America by U.S. Craftsmen.
In December 1928, the Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) Committee accepted the Waukesha Motor Company design for a standardized, single-cylinder test engine to test gasoline knock. With the development of the CFR engine, the automotive and petroleum industries now had a universally accepted standard for defining fuel quality, which enabled refiners and engine builders to tailor their products to perform together more effectively. New models were quickly launched to meet additional industry needs, a cetane rating unit for diesel fuels and a supercharge version for testing aviation fuel.
CFR octane and cetane testing units have since provided reliable and proven performance to thousands of global users. This reliability has been consistently maintained for over 90 years through a series of well-designed system upgrades and product enhancements. CFR systems and components are built to deliver unsurpassed operating life, from the robust engine crankcase and cylinder to the industrial grade control panels and accessories. Through all progress, the core design principles and combustion chamber characteristics have not changed, a strong testament to the uniqueness and innovation of the CFR engine that has made CFR Engines Inc. what it is today. With basic maintenance and upkeep, a user can expect CFR Engines Inc. products to consistently withstand the demands of today’s fuel testing environment with a true engine-based octane or cetane test.
In 2008, CFR launched its innovative Expandable Control Platform (XCP™) to bring computer-based accuracy and process accountability to fuel testing. Introduced first on the CFR F1/F2, XCP Technology was quickly expanded to the CFR F5 and has been a major step forward in allowing users to capitalize on the benefits of improved octane and cetane fuel rating equipment. XCP Technology provides the measurement accuracy of digital instrumentation, the flexibility and ease-of use of computer guided operation, and the traceable accountability of data recording and reporting.
XCP Technology is standard equipment on all new CFR units and is also available as an upgrade for currently installed CFR units. Depending on the unit age and mechanical condition, many units can be upgraded from an existing Legacy control panel to XCP Technology. Upgrading existing units can be done with minimized downtime and at a reduced cost. CFR Engines Inc. and its Authorized CFR Distributors are uniquely trained to help users determine the XCP solution that is best for their installation.
In mid-2014, it was announced that after having spent many years under the ownership of a variety of large corporations, the CFR product line was being spun off from then GE Energy’s Distributed Power unit. CFR Engines Inc. was formed by a private investment group for the purpose of taking on the CFR business. CFR Engines Inc. is purposefully driven by product development and focused on expanding CFR product offerings in the fuel testing environment.
CFR Engines Inc. is a group of dedicated individuals with both broad and deep knowledge of the petrochemical industry, of engine/combustion technology, of testing and standards, and of product sales/distribution. CFR is excited about the tasks that lie ahead; to uphold the reputation of the veritable CFR name, to bring new innovations and product offerings, and to continuously provide value and confidence in global fuel quality.