Benefits of Installing Refurbished Equipment

In a manufacturing facility there are many different pieces of equipment working in conjunction with one another to ensure the process runs smoothly.  When one of the pieces breaks down and needs to be repaired or replaced time is of the essence in keeping downtime to a minimal.  The goal for most facilities is to repair equipment as purchasing new equipment is timely, availability is often scarce, and it is not always cost effective.  When large scaled manufacturing equipment cannot be repaired, and new equipment is not readily available the next logical step is to consider refurbished equipment. 

Why Refurbished May Be Best Option

Refurbished equipment is often considered better than brand new equipment for a number of reasons.  First, older equipment that has gone through the refurbishment process are sure to have the “new equipment” bugs worked out.  Equipment that has been refurbished is beneficial because it often costs less.  The equipment you can purchase refurbished is often of a higher quality than would be purchased new at the same cost.  Lastly, each piece of refurbished electrical equipment goes through a strict testing process.  It is almost guaranteed you will not experience downtime due to equipment failure soon after refurbished components are installed at your facility. 

The Refurbishing Process

During the refurbishing process equipment is completely disassembled.  Parts within the piece are inspected and if needed replaced with new or refurbished electrical components to ensure the safety of each piece.  Once the components are all tested and put back together equipment must go through and pass rigorous testing.  The reconditioning process consists of disassembling, testing, cleaning, inspecting, replacing or repairing the piece from the inside out. 

Refurbished equipment is readily available.  It is possible to find the same system you have been working with for years refurbished which makes replacement as simple as disconnecting malfunctioning equipment and replacing it with the refurbished unit.  Often when installing new equipment there will need to be some reconfiguration of systems already in place to make room the layout of the new equipment. 

Refurbished Parts Are Readily Available

Another major benefit of installing refurbished equipment is the availability of components if something does break down.  New equipment is often harder to access parts for as they are new to the market and manufacturers are not prepared for the need for parts for repair.  Many suppliers of reconditioned equipment also have warehouses of new, obsolete, and refurbished components that are readily available if a repair is needed.  Again, improving downtime due to equipment failure.

There are many myths out there surrounding the purchase and use of refurbished equipment and components in equipment repair.  It is important to do research before purchasing any equipment from suppliers that you are unfamiliar with.  Developing a relationship with a supplier of new, refurbished, & obsolete components and equipment helps prevent downtime in production.  Companies like J and P also offer services including asset recovery, plant clean out, and refurbishing which is beneficial in the removal of equipment should the need arise.

J & P Electrical Company is a full-service electrical company that supplies contractors, end users, and supply houses with new surplus, quality reconditioned, and obsolete electrical equipment. We purchase a wide range of electrical equipment such as bus plugs, bud ducts, panel switches, substations, and transformers.  More information can be found at https://www.jpelectricalcompany.com