Product category:
Bearings
News Release from: SKF UK
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 November 2002
It's safer to use authorised
distributors
Despite the frequent stories of woe many still fall into the trap of believing that using an unauthorised distributor is the way to secure a cheaper, usable product.
Despite the frequent stories of woe, traced back to someone, somewhere sourcing a bearing from an unauthorised distributor, many still fall into the trap of believing that this is the way to secure a cheaper, usable product Although some will be lucky with their selections, most will find out the hard way that there really is no alternative than to use an authorised distributor for both peace of mind and high quality service
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using unauthorised channels increases the risk that the bearing purchased is reworked or second hand.
And, with the rapid advancement in technology over the last ten years, bearings of obsolete design are now more frequently sold for current applications.
With bearings from untraceable sources, there is no guaranteed assurance of the quality of manufacturing materials, and no guarantee of performance.
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A spurious bearing bought from an unauthorised supplier does not come with the guarantee you need, but more likely with the potential for disaster.
SKF uses some of the UK's leading authorised distributors, to ensure that customers receive the highest levels of service and support, and to leave customers in no doubt that the product they pay for is the product they get.
These distributors always provide the latest specification products, manufactured from and lubricated with the highest quality materials, delivered factory sealed in perfect condition.
Furthermore, authorised SKF distributors offer more than just a superior product.
Authorised distributors now have direct access to 16,000 different SKF product lines that can be delivered direct from stock, from a single, European Distribution Centre (EDC).
This allows distributors to instantly source any unusual bearing not held in stock, and replacement bearings for older machines, where the latest specifications are inappropriate.
EDC stock is designed to meet 97% of off-the-shelf requirements, saving money through easier purchasing, easier stockholding and easier administration.
Even if it's the middle of the night, you can still get the products and services you need.
In using an authorised distributor, the SKF logistics network guarantees overnight delivery to every corner of Europe, offering the convenience of a one-stop shop for virtually every need, from maintenance products to power transmission components.
Authorised distributors also have access to SKF's worldwide application and service engineering expertise.
This allows them to offer customers more in-depth product knowledge and technical support.
This in-depth knowledge is kept up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies through SKF's continuous training programmes.
So, the next time you purchase a bearing, instead of being served a potential disaster, it is worth bearing in mind the extent of the service, knowledge and reliability of an authorised SKF distributor. Request free introductory details about products from SKF UK ...
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