REMANUFAC TURE, REBUIL D, REPL ACE If reliability and availability drive your bottom line, professionally remanufactured turbochargers 40 Fleet Maintenance | April 2017 are a cost-eff ective solution for keeping your equipment up and running. The reason being: remanufactured units off er a competitive price point with comparable to-new performance. Reman Versus Rebuilt It’s important to understand the diff erence between a rebuilt – or refurbished – unit and a remanufactured – or “reman” – component. Typically, a rebuilt unit is serviced at a repair shop. It may or may not be rebuilt by a trained and experienced technician who may or may not use genuine parts. In almost all cases, repair shops do not have the sophisticated equipment necessary to test the rebuilt unit to assure performance. Some off er a limited warranty and may only stock rebuilt units in high demand. A genuine remanufactured unit is restored at the factory by the same experienced technicians who build the unit, all day, every day. Th e industrial process returns a used unit to comparable-to-new condition based on strict technical specifi cations, as well as quality and testing standards. Parts are always validated to genuine specifi cations using the same test equipment as new turbochargers. Remanufactured units off er strong warranties and deliver reliable performance at an aff ordable cost. Comparable To New Every company off ering remanufactured turbochargers has their own restoration process. As one of the largest turbocharger manufacturers in the world, BorgWarner uses this thorough process: Disassembling the unit by highly skilled technicians using established methods. Utilizing proven pressure and high-temperature cleaning technologies for compressor covers and turbine housings to help maintain critical surface integrity. Replacing damaged or worn parts – such as O-rings, actuators, bearings, piston rings, clamps, compressor and turbine wheels – with OEM-qualifi ed parts. Reconditioning serviceable parts using processes such as gentle material decomposition and ultrasonic cleansing. Retesting and rebalancing the compressor and turbine wheels to original OEM specifi cations. Providing high-speed core balancing at realworld operating conditions. Performing extensive quality tests throughout the process, including surface fi nish measurement, dimensional verifi cation and cleanliness testing. Upgrading components to include new design features and refi nements to boost reliability. Reassembling the turbocharger on an advanced assembly line. Typically, remanufactured turbochargers include a warranty. BorgWarner’s Reman turbochargers include a 1-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Good For The Environment Remanufactured turbochargers not only help fl eets save money, they also help save the environment. Remanufacturing a turbocharger requires fewer natural resources and less energy than building a new turbocharger. Only damaged and worn parts are replaced. Serviceable parts can be reconditioned instead of remade. Remanufacturing also reduces scrap that would otherwise end up in landfi lls. Most importantly, turbochargers reduce emissions and improve fuel economy when running in top condition. Using remanufactured turbochargers that are based on the original performance specs helps keep a fl eet running effi ciently. Every fl eet manager needs to balance performance with the bottom line. Investing in remanufactured turbochargers is a cost-eff ective, environmentally friendly way to boost your fl eet’s performance. Given Any Thought To Remanufactured Turbochargers? They can help boost your bottom line By Adam R. Reinke BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, OE REMAN, NORTH AMERICAN AFTERMARKET, BORGWARNER Adam R. Reinke is business development manager, OE reman, North American Aftermarket, for BorgWarner (www.borgwarner.com). It is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, and a supplier of remanufactured products, including turbochargers, starters and alternators. He has been with BorgWarner for more than 13 years and has held various positions. » In addition to enabling fleets to save money, the use of remanufactured turbochargers reduces environment impact because it requires fewer natural resources and energy than building a new one. Photo courtesy of BorgWarner Right for you? Performance and reliability are crucial to reducing downtime and total cost of ownership. Before you decide to buy a new, rebuilt or remanufactured turbocharger, keep the following considerations in mind before finalizing your purchase: • Who is servicing the turbocharger? • What experience do they have? • Are genuine OEM parts being used? • How is the turbocharger tested and validated? • What are the performance specifications of the unit? • What type of warranty is available to be offered with the unit? • Is the unit available in stock? • If not, how long will it take to rebuild your unit? • What is the cost difference between the options?
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