Manufacturing non-available parts

When does the need for non-available parts arise?

In many cases, this need does not arise from an acute issue, but as part of preventive maintenance. During maintenance activities, we identify which components are critical to the continuity of your system. In doing so, we look not only at wear and tear, but also at long-term availability.

Some PLCs, motors, or other essential components, for example, are no longer in production. They may still function perfectly well today, but they pose a risk for the future. When such a component unexpectedly fails and turns out to be no longer available, a malfunction can suddenly have far greater consequences than necessary.

By anticipating this preventively, we ensure that you are not confronted with a fait accompli when a failure occurs. The objective is always the same: to ensure that your processes can continue to run, even when the market no longer offers certain parts.

An alternative to “upgrade as the only solution”

When an essential component is no longer available, it is often quickly assumed that a full upgrade or even complete replacement of the system is the only option. In many cases, however, this is not necessary.

We believe it is important that you retain freedom of choice. If a system is otherwise still functioning well and aligns with your way of working, we prefer to look for a solution within the existing installation. This may mean that we remanufacture a component, or—if that is not technically or economically sensible—propose a well-considered alternative solution that has minimal impact on the rest of the system.

In this way, you prevent a single non-available part from leading to a far-reaching and costly system replacement.

Which parts can we remanufacture?

In principle, we can remanufacture all fabricated parts that we have designed ourselves. Because these parts were originally developed by us, we have access to the drawings, specifications, and technical expertise required to reproduce them.

This makes it possible to replace parts one-to-one, without compromising functionality, safety, or reliability. For you, this means the system continues to operate as you are accustomed to, without unexpected changes in operation or process.

For parts that were not designed by us, the situation is more complex. In theory, almost anything can be reproduced, but in practice factors such as time, complexity, and cost efficiency play a major role. That is why we always make a careful assessment.

Financial benefits for you as a customer

One of the greatest advantages of remanufacturing non-available parts is financial. The difference between replacing a specific component or carrying out a targeted upgrade, versus purchasing an entirely new system, can be significant.

Where a new installation often requires a major investment, a targeted revision or component replacement can sometimes be realized for a fraction of that cost. This significantly lowers the threshold for investing in continuity.