Regarding the identification of genuine and fake Yongtai YTC positioners
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For a batch of pneumatic control valves purchased by our factory in the past, Yongtai’s positioners were used for installation. Later, one of those positioners broke down, and we found a first-level distributor on Yongtai’s official website and sent them the nameplate of our factory’s positioner; they replied that it was a YT1000L type positioner. Since there were unpaid debts with our previous valve supplier, we would like to know how to determine whether such a product is genuine or not. The image below is the locator plaque said to be fake
First, you need to make sure that you are on the correct official website. Then
What on earth is this YTC? There are so many fake products; I used their fakes before – they were very cheap, while the authentic ones cost about ten times more
You can tell whether it’s genuine or a fake by looking at the craftsmanship and the precision of the accessories
The genuine version costs 1,500; the valve manufacturer says it’s 3,300, while the fake ones seem to cost around 800 or 900
Well, after seeing this image and checking with Yongtai’s official sources, there are many errors on the plaque; it’s clear that it’s fake
I had a genuine one for 7,000 before; the fake ones cost 700. Korean trackers can’t be that cheap. . . .
The model 7000 features a stainless steel casing, has a high explosion-proof rating, and is intelligent with HART protocol support. The regular, non-explosion-proof version costs around 1,600 to 1,700. There are very few legitimate suppliers in China that source products from South Korea, and we have close relationships with those suppliers.
In South Korea, YTC models can reach over 7,000 only if there is feedback from smart flame-retardant strips; mechanical versions are widely available in the market, and most of them are imitation products