This article by Karl Lanes of Emerson in Valve World explains why it is risky to gamble on non OEM valve parts. Most plants have dozens if not hundreds of control valves. Each of these valves requires ongoing maintenance because there are many moving parts, and many plants are tempted to use non-OEM parts replicators, thinking they are saving money. While non-OEM parts may work in some cases, the parts are not equivalent to parts from the original valve manufacturer. Using substandard parts can cause the problems listed in the Table along with other issues, and the anticipated savings can quickly turn into higher costs and decreased safety. Click Here For Complete Article Text
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