“You need high-quality materials, because they are in a very demanding environment,” Bott emphasizes. That environment includes not only corrosive seawater, but also oils and chemicals that can impact the wrong materials negatively. Bott continues, “If you use inferior products they’ll work, but only for a short amount of time.” Avoiding downtime and added costs Ultimately, says Bott, using parts that are not optimized for the equipment and its application can have serious consequences. Not only for the equipment, but also for vessel economy. “Your breakdown maintenance is probably not cost-effective, because you end up with more downtime,” Bott says of taking chances with non-genuine parts. “You end up spending more time on your parts and labour, because you have to replace things multiple times over the same service period.” “ When you need it, and for as long as you need it” Staying confident in equipment Fortunately, says Bott, Alfa Laval genuine spare parts are readily accessible. Not only are they delivered worldwide and 24/7 by Alfa Laval’s global service network, they can also be purchased in convenient service kits. The latter provide all the parts needed for a specific type of maintenance at an advantageous price. Bott stresses that the biggest advantage, however, is the performance. “Genuine spare parts give you that confidence that you know that it’s going to work correctly,” he says. “When you need it, and for as long as you need it.” 100001643-1-EN 1910 How to contact Alfa Laval Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact details for all countries are always available on our website at www.alfalaval.com. Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
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