With money tight for many companies, it is essential to
spend what little there is wisely. Here,Chris Dee, executive
director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS),
explains the benefits of opting for Original Equipment (OE)
machinery, components and spare parts to meet your
compressed air requirements

Using OE will not only help you avoid
costly production downtime, but also
allow you to deliver on time and meet
your customers quality standards. Even if you
have a problem, you can rely on your OE
business partners – as manufacturers of your
compressed air system elements – to offer
top-class maintenance and spares service.

Be ‘cheap’aware
Do not allow cost cuts at the wrong places.

In the long run, using ‘cheap’ alternative parts
can often turn into an expensive option.With
their low prices, copied machines and parts
can often be tempting but remember that the
purchase of OE machines and spare parts at
reasonable prices will pay off in the end as
the likelihood of you having to bear the
additional costs to repair your compressed air
system and production downtime is far
higher.

Safety
Show responsibility for your business.

Whether you use the most sophisticated
machines for work on complex projects, or
commonplace high-tech products for daily
business applications, international safety
standards have to be met. The safety of your
employees must always come first and only
original technology and parts can provide full
safety features. Be aware of your
responsibility and make sure the machines
and spare parts comply with international
industry standards as this protects the health
and safety of your employees as well as
the environment.

Quality
Be reassured. You can fully rely on
original machinery, components
and spare parts! Using
original machinery for your business will not
only help you avoid costly production
downtime, but also allows you to deliver on
time and meet the highest quality standards
your customers expect. Original machinery
can guarantee long-term precision and fast
servicing, which are key to your business
success and the success of your customer.

Innovation
Support BCAS Member’s innovation – to
your own advantage! After all, intellectual
property laws are designed as incentives for
innovation. Only companies that are
rewarded accordingly for their inventions
have the means to continually develop
new ideas and products. When you buy
original technology, you are not only
supporting
research and
development, but
investing into the
future and in
the
competitiveness of your own industry.

Original manufacturers’ innovative ideas
ensure yours – and your customers’ – global
competitive edge.

Efficiency
As a business leader, you are responsible for
the efficiency at your production sites. Don’t
allow cost cuts when it comes to the
machinery you work with. Original
technology is the key to attaining a healthy
cost-performance ratio.

Experience
True expertise can never be copied. BCAS
member companies that have been in the
business for years understand the
importance of controlling the whole process
right from concept, design, development and
thorough testing until it is applied in
industry. The engineers of the original
machines and components have a full
understanding of the materials and
production processes used and help you to
avoid costly mistakes. Professionals like
yourselves can rely on BCAS member’s rich
experience and you benefit from their
expertise, thus ensuring your
competitiveness. In short, the use of original
technology and machines reflects your
competence.

Reassurance
Compressed air is a safe and reliable source
of energy. Be reassured. You can fully rely
on OE machines and spare parts. Using OE
machinery for your business will not only
help you avoid costly production downtime,
but allow you to deliver on time and meet
your customer’s highest quality standards.