Definition of Spare Parts

Spare Parts
Spare parts bushings, bearings

The term spare in English has its roots in Old English “spær,” which means “sparing, scant.” This Old English term, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Germanic sparaz.
Spare parts are components or pieces of a device, machinery, or vehicle that can be replaced when failures or wear occur. These replacement parts are designed to be compatible with the original object and can be supplied by either the object’s manufacturer or specialized third parties in the production of spare components.

Spare Parts Classification: commercial uses

From a commercial perspective, spare parts can be classified into three types:

OEM

(Original Equipment Manufacturer): These are replacement parts that are produced by the same manufacturer that produced the original object. These parts are generally considered to be of high quality and perfectly compatible with the original object.

Alternative or Aftermarket Parts

These are replacement aftermarket parts that are often not produced by the original manufacturer of the vehicle or machine, but by a separate company. These parts can be used as economical substitutes for OEM parts.

Used or Second Hand Parts

These are oem parts or aftermarket parts that have been regenerated and resold at a lower price.
Additionally, there are original equipment parts that cannot be classified as spare parts, as they are installed as an original part of the machine and not as a replacement part.

Spare Parts Classification: Use and Position

Spare parts can also be classified based on their use and position. These classifications can vary depending on the context and terminology because, as we will see, the distinctions are subtle and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably.

Consumable

These are parts that are designed to be consumed and replaced during the normal use of a device or a machine. These can include things like brake pads on a car, blades on a saw, or the bucket teeth of an excavator.

Service Parts

As the word itself suggests, these are parts that are replaced during a service or scheduled maintenance. These are not specifically built to be consumed and replaced but are when they reach the end of their life. These can include things like oil filters or transmission belts.

Interchangeable Parts

These are parts that can be replaced by another identical part. These parts are designed and manufactured to be exactly the same, so they can be swapped without altering the performance of the device or machine. Examples of this include screws and bolts, this concept is fundamental for mass production and industrial efficiency.
The most generic definition would be service parts. As the word itself suggests, it falls into the service, so in the parts changed during the service phase.

Spare Items and Spare Components

Spare items is a general term, while spare components refer to specific parts designed for a system. They are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and longevity of a system. The quality can vary based on whether they are OEM, aftermarket, or used parts.

Spare Parts Production

Sibo has been designing and manufacturing bushings for over 40 years. Bushings fall into the category of spare parts and can be classified as both wear parts and service parts, depending on their application. These components are essential for enabling the smooth movement of mechanical parts and can be replaced when they experience wear or failure. Additionally, because bushings can be manufactured to identical specifications, they also qualify as interchangeable parts. The exact classification of bushings may vary based on their specific use and context.

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