Capital Equipment News December 2018

PARTS

A long lifetime of wear parts directly reduces the cost per ton of operation.

OEM or aftermarket parts?

Every piece of capital equipment is a mission critical asset. When it breaks down or needs its periodic service, owners want the very best repair or maintenance job for their valuable asset. One of the key decisions to make is whether to insist on OEM parts or to opt for generic aftermarket spares instead, writes Munesu Shoko .

T here is seemingly a growing aftermarket parts market, especially on the back of current difficult economic conditions. In this feature, a panel of experts helps us look at the differences between the two and investigate the benefits and downsides of each option. To start with, what is the difference between original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts? According to Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec International, OEM parts are in most cases, specifically manufactured to complement the design of the machine/equipment. They are engineered to deliver certain desired outputs and depending on what the part is, for example, a hydraulic pump – could be designed to supply a specific pressure to achieve optimal performance.

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There is seemingly a growing aftermarket parts market, especially on the back of current difficult economic conditions.

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