How to request replacement parts for equipment?
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For the new factory, some of the equipment was installed through a turnkey contract; the original manufacturer does not provide specifications for replacement parts, and getting them from them is slow and expensive. Is it necessary to measure everything individually? That would involve an enormous amount of work It’s a hassle when the manufacturer has spare parts but doesn’t provide the specifications! Is there any good solution? There are also some factory logos!
If it’s domestic equipment, it’s best to quickly get the parts list from the manufacturer; of course, surveying can also be used. If it is imported equipment, a suitable domestic manufacturer can be found to conduct the measurement and mapping.
When the spare parts for domestic equipment are supplied as part of a larger package, it is important to establish good relationships with the suppliers first. If the amount involved is not large, it’s still better to purchase from the manufacturer who provides the larger package, as they usually offer better payment terms (based on personal experience)； If the price is high, it’s necessary to use the relationship between the two parties to identify the original manufacturer, find out their prices, and compete on the basis of overall payment terms. If the price is high, extend his payment period ； For those that ship upon payment, press down on his price. It’s better to use domestically produced parts for imported equipment; find a long-term cooperative supplier for manufacturing them.
You can ask the supplier to provide you with a list of vulnerable components for reference, as they are the most experienced in this area. Then you can choose from that list the items you need. What Haiyou said on the second floor is quite good.
I think the same way, but the situation is a bit complicated right now. My department has asked me to carry out surveys and measurements, and using those results soon could damage the sealing elements! This society is too complex! ! :funk: :funk: :funk:
For equipment imported from abroad, there should be a detailed list of the spare parts (mostly part numbers), and a set of these parts should come with the equipment; this is done to prevent issues arising from the failure of these spare parts affecting the operation of the device (since imported equipment is usually critical and has a significant impact on the device’s performance)； If it is a domestic product, you can directly contact the original manufacturer, and the problem will be resolved.
The original poster is right. They want to conduct surveys and measurements in order to reduce procurement costs, but the technical staff may not be willing to take responsibility for it ； Buying imported ones feels like doing it against one’s will. When I encounter such situations, I handle them in this way: the purchasing staff should work together with the technical personnel to identify competitive suppliers, take responsibility for handling the issue and act as the leader, serving as the decision-maker for the entire process. Although the principle is simple, if it becomes a system, its implementation becomes relatively easier. Rule out selfish motives.
It would be better to ask manufacturers with manufacturing capabilities to conduct the surveying and production； Generally speaking, the level of surveying and mapping technology available to us as manufacturers is insufficient, which can lead to significant risks ；