The 8SC/SCJ series Alternators are built for the rough life, all internal connections are welded, not soldered, to prevent against the possibility of connections cracking as a result of solder becoming brittle at the elevated temperatures commonly seen inside an alternator. It also features integrated load dump protection, preventing damage to the unit that can be sustained in the event of a loss of load, as would be the case if the charging circuit was opened whilst the alternator was in use.