Capital Equipment News June 2025

industries, equipment reliability remains a top priority. “Equipment reliability is crucial in these sectors as it directly impacts productivity, safety, and operational efficiency,” Bekker notes. Rebuilds that rival new Astec’s full overhaul rebuild services provide a strategic alternative to purchasing new equipment, offering both economic and environmental benefits. “Astec’s rebuild services involve restoring equipment to OEM ‘like-new’ condition by replacing worn or damaged parts, upgrading components, and ensuring the machine meets current performance standards,” Bekker explains. This comprehensive approach sets a high standard. “Our method is a full overhaul: complete disassembly, inspection, and replacement or repair of all parts to bring the machine to like-new condition as per OEM specifications and standards,” he adds. “This is our default standard unless otherwise advised by the client or in an emergency repair.” The most commonly rebuilt items include key assets from the mining and aggregate sectors. “Mining and aggregate equipment, such as our entire crusher range, vibrating equipment, and other major components, are typically sent in for rebuilds.” Clients can rest assured that rebuilt machines offer performance on par with new units. “The QC and quality process involved is the same as for new equipment,” Bekker confirms. A Sustainable and collaborative ap proach Beyond the cost advantages, rebuilds offer a tangible sustainability edge. “By refurbishing and reusing components instead of discarding entire machines, rebuilding significantly cuts down on industrial waste,” Bekker says. “Rebuilding is usually cheaper than buying new, providing a more economical option.” The process is highly collaborative. “The piece of equipment remains the property of our client. As such, it is of utmost importance that the client is actively involved following our assessment,” Bekker explains. “Their engagement is essential in ensuring they have full peace of mind regarding the necessary full overhaul requirements to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term reliability.” A typical rebuild spans several weeks from start to finish, depending on equipment type and the complexity of the overhaul. While full overhauls are performed at Astec’s Johannesburg facility, smaller repairs can be completed on-site by the

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A typical rebuild spans several weeks from start to finish, depending on equipment type and the complexity of the overhaul.

Astec’s full overhaul rebuild services provide a strategic alternative to purchasing new equipment, offering both economic and environmental benefits

Astec’s method is a full overall complete disassembly, inspection, and replacement or repair of all parts to bring the machine to like-new condition as per OEM specifications and standards.

Demand for rebuild services has remained stable in recent years - an indicator of client trust and satisfaction.

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JUNE 2025