The SACHS way to complete remanufacture i n d u s t r y n ews Remanufactured clutches: Know what you’re buying Leaf Spring Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Lining New Cushion Spring New Torsion Spring Dimensions checked Spring Rate checked Electronically ZF Sachs has been remanufacturing clutches to OE manufacturing quality, worldwide since 1962. In South Africa, this job is ably performed by ZF Sachs South Africa at its plant in Alrode, Alberton, one of only four specialised ZF Sachs clutch remanufacturing factories in the world. Confusion Reconditioned clutches are sold as used equipment and are generally considered inferior because they are not returned to their original condition. Reconditioned clutches can obviously be sold at a lower price than a remanufactured clutch and the warranty period offered is usually less than that associated with the original. T o this day there exists much confusion in the automotive trade about the technical differences between a remanufactured heavy duty clutch and a reconditioned heavy duty clutch. By definition, remanufacturing (often shortened in the trade to reman) is the process of total disassembly and recovery at the module level and, eventually, at the individual component level. It requires the repair to OE specification or total replacement of worn out or obsolete components and parts. Hub Cleaned and gauged if necessary Reinforcing Ring Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Leaf Spring New Cover Plate Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Metal Disc Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Face Plate Crack tested Dimensions checked remachined Lever Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Release Ring Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Lever Yoke Crack tested Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Quality Control Stamp Quality Control Stamp Both remanufacturing and reconditioning represent ways manufacturers and consumers can recycle and conserve resources. However, remanufactured products are of higher quality and represent better value. SACHS is a brand of ZF Lock Plate New Nut Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Lever Spring Dimensions checked and replaced if necessary Main Springs Dimensions checked Spring Rate checked Electronically Screw New ZF Sachs Remanufacturing Process As a product recovery process, remanufacturing differs from other recovery processes - such as reconditioning - in its completeness. In the case of ZF Sachs heavy duty clutches, the remanufactured clutch meets the original’s OE specification and provides the same customer expectations as a brand new ZF Sachs heavy duty clutch would - in every respect. ZF Sachs SA purchases used heavy duty clutches, which are referred to as core units, before returning them to original specification and working condition. This is done through a stringent remanufacturing process. Firstly, the returned clutches are sorted to determine their part numbers. The clutches are then totally disassembled. Used parts that are not recycled are disposed of in accordance with environmental standards. Where possible, individual parts are then mechanically processed until the parts are as good as new. After the individual parts of the clutches have been processed, each part is individually tested in accordance with ZF Sachs requirements. Remanufactured clutches are assembled in accordance with ZF Sachs’ OEM manufacturing procedures. Components that can no longer be used are replaced by new components. After assembly, the processed clutches are tested in accordance with ZF Sachs functional test specifications. ZF Sachs heavy duty clutches are remanufactured by ZF Sachs South Africa without identity loss. This means that the remanufactured clutch is derived from an original ZF Sachs core, receiving all of the enhancements, expected life and warranty of a new ZF Sachs clutch. The physical structure of the clutch is properly inspected for basic soundness, before the whole product is remanufactured by ZF Sachs South Africa. Defective components are replaced with new ones and any defects in the supplied core are eliminated. Unlike in the case of reconditioning, remanufactured ZF Sachs heavy duty clutches are completely taken apart, cleaned and rebuilt to the strict specifications set by German parent company ZF Sachs AG as an OE heavy duty clutch supplier. The remanufactured clutch is labelled by ZF Sachs SA as remanufactured, but is considered new and is treated as such - with a matching warranty to the original - yet is sold at a significantly reduced price. Remanufactured Heavy Duty ZF Sachs clutches are: • The only alternative to an original Heavy Duty ZF Sachs clutch • Of the highest quality, meeting those set by ZF Sachs AG as an OE Heavy Duty clutch supplier • Reliable products supplied at a significant reduction of the cost of the original • Returned to the exact replacement specification of the original • Tested to ensure correct functionality • Able to provide shorter down times for businesses as parts are readily available from ZF Sachs South Africa • Beneficial to the environment as environmental impact is lessened Reconditioned Reconditioned clutches on the other hand are merely cleaned, inspected and only the most obvious wear items are replaced yet they are not returned to new condition or reverted back to OE specification. | logistics in action Fictional Material New Needle Rollers New Housing Shotblast Crack tested Dimensions checked 90 may 2014 SACHS the global leader in remanufacturing of clutches The only South African remanufactured commercial vehicle and bus clutches, which meet OEM specifications! PRODUCT BENEFITS: • • • • • • The only alternative to an ORIGINAL SACHS Top quality and reliable clutches Remanufactured to be an exact replacement of ORIGINAL parts Performance tested to ensure correct functionality Shorter down times as parts are readily available Reduced environmental impact as parts are re-used ZF Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 11 457 0000 I www.zfsa.co.za
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