Capital Equipment News August 2020

potential problems early on. This results in extended service intervals and improved equipment performance.” Rebuilding/refurbishing: advantages Barloworld Equipment’s Gaylard says cost is a primary advantage as rebuilds are cheaper than purchasing new machines and extending asset life has a positive effect on the asset owner’s balance sheet. He warns, however, that “care should be taken to not extend the life beyond the point whereby it would make economic sense to procure a new asset.” He says the OEM will be able to assist in determining this point. “Rebuilds can also often be done quicker than procuring a new asset, particularly when we consider that many machines and components are imported. This means that capital assets can be back in the field and generating revenue in a relatively short time.” A reputable service provider will also provide a warranty on the rebuild, depending on the scope of the work. In some cases, this can be comparable to the warranties of new machines. “It is worth mentioning again that a well-established and reputable rebuild provider will stand by their work and provide after-sales support to keep the asset performing optimally.” Remanufacture to OEM specification does not compromise the performance of the diesel engine component as the OEMs design these components to be remanufactured several times, says Metric Automotive Engineering’s Yorke. He also refers to the cost advantage over purchasing new components, and to the advantage in terms of turnaround time: “Remanufacturing components is often quicker than sourcing new ones from the global market. There is also the overlooked advantage of ‘recycling’ the component, rather than replacing it with a new part.” b

A vibrating screen after being rebuilt by Haver & Boecker Niagra.

remanufacture to OEM specifications, coupled with a quality system, should be the bare minimum. “Quality remanufacture will be more expensive than repair, but those savings are quickly lost if the repaired components do not provide the required performance or lifetime and the mission-critical asset is unavailable.” Britz says it is “extremely important” to choose a reputable company for refurbishment or rebuilds. He says Haver & Boecker offers the PROcheck service programme which applies the company’s expertise to recommend best practices for processing efficiency. “By partnering with operations and routinely monitoring the efficiency of their screening process, we can identify

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