When building machinery, sourcing components from a trusted supplier who manufactures to the highest quality is essential. Sometimes, however, you may come across a solution that, while looking like the genuine item, comes at a lower cost.
This was the problem faced by one OEM who, having
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sourced a ‘lower cost equivalent’ shaft collar for their application, ended up with machine failures that cost them $30,000. The problem component was a copy of a Ruland shaft collar and as the company explains: “Ruland parts are not cheap, and we know this. The value of a Ruland part is not in our ability to provide the lowest overall cost; it is our ability to provide the most value.” Turn to page 24 to read the full story. Sourcing components and products from a trusted
company is essential when designing machinery. But how do you find the right company? We’re in a world where information is at our fingertips, and yet with websites and artificial intelligence giving us instant information, how do we know we’re getting the right answer? At Design Solutions you can be guaranteed that the information provided is from trusted sources – specifically chosen by myself from press releases, from press conferences/exhibitions and company visits, etc. Having worked on the magazine for many years, I run content that is genuine, relevant to my readers, and interesting. This is the last issue of 2025, but please do keep an eye on our website for the latest news and information. I look forward to bringing you our December/January issue early next year!
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