Choosing the Right Industrial Process Equipment Parts: OEM, Genuine, or Aftermarket?

Process Equipment Parts

Choosing the Best: Industrial Process Equipment Parts from S. Howes

S. Howes makes OEM parts designed to fit and function properly within our industrial process equipment. Parts made by S. Howes for our machinery tend to be more reliable, providing value through their greater durability, which allows them often to exceed original design standards for wear and replacement. While generally less expensive, OEM parts from S. Howes are as reliable as other genuine parts.

Often, the terms “genuine” and “OEM” are used interchangeably when applied to components, as both are made by the equipment manufacturer. Genuine components are made specifically for S. Howes’s industrial process equipment. Parts must meet the highest standards of quality and be wholly compatible, which ensures optimal performance while reducing downtime. These components undergo rigorous testing to ensure they adhere to design specifications. However, genuine parts tend also to be the most expensive option.

Aftermarket components are a cost-effective means of maintaining non-critical or older equipment. Though S. Howes’s aftermarket parts generally cost less, they can sometimes be of superior quality than OEM or genuine components. It’s important, however, to purchase industrial process equipment parts from S. Howes or another reputable manufacturer to ensure they’re not substandard, as poorly made aftermarket components can lead to serious performance issues.

For industrial process equipment, parts from S. Howes help maximize lifespan by:

  • Lowering maintenance, as quality parts from S. Howes are far less likely to fail.
  • Optimizing performance, as precisely made components from S. Howes fit exactly, preventing wear and tear that results when substandard parts fit poorly.
  • Reducing downtime, as high-quality replacement parts from S. Howes keep equipment operational longer.

S. Howes makes and sells a variety of industrial process equipment parts, including custom aftermarket components that enhance performance and better suit processing needs.

Industrial Process Equipment Parts from S. Howes

S. Howes offers various OEM, genuine, and aftermarket components for industrial process equipment. Parts from S. Howes are designed to ensure proper performance and longer lifespans for conveyors, filtration systems, mixers, reduction machinery, screeners, and other industrial processing equipment. Parts like bearings, custom augers, drives, gaskets, gears, O-rings, screens, or shaft seals are all available through an inventory of spares maintained by S. Howes to ensure maximum uptime for material handling systems. We also offer refurbishment services for industrial processing equipment, with parts restored to like-new condition. To learn more about OEM, genuine,e or aftermarket parts from us, contact S. Howes today.