Consider the level of risk when buying a fake
It pays to save. BUT! We do not recommend saving money by buying cheaper product alternatives for your machines. SKF products are designed to provide a specific performance over a period of time. With fake products, you don't know what you're going to get. You can thus endanger the reliability of the machine, the health and safety of your employees, the environment and, last but not least, your business results.
Why original products?
Reliability
The main enemy for production is unplanned downtime. Original bearings, bushings, seals and lubricants will help you minimize downtime and costs incurred when production stops.
Health and safety
A bearing failure can cause not only damage to the machine, but also cause an occupational accident in your operation. SKF products from the authorized distributor TPG mašnářský huškolasky will help to reduce such risks.
Environment
Machine malfunctions caused by counterfeits could cause problems in waste handling. At the same time, it will be necessary to purchase new products earlier than expected and thus the carbon footprint of your company will increase.
How do you recognize a fake?
You cannot recognize fakes at first glance or by the packaging. However, there are ways to make sure that you have bought an original product of real quality.
Warning signs
- Favorable offer
- Short delivery time for special products
- Certificate of originality of the product and other documentation for the seller to prove to you that he is a member of SKF
- If you suspect a fake product, verify its originality via the SKF Authenticate application
Purchase process
- Choose your supplier carefully. Authorized distributors are listed at skf.com/distributors
- Be cautious, request photos from unverified sources and send them to SKF for review before purchase
- Share your experiences within your business. The more people are aware of this problem, the easier it will be to stop the work of counterfeiters
What benefits will it bring you?
Buying original products will make your life as a professional much easier. See what you get if you are consistent in choosing a supplier and products.
Improve your operation
- Avoid the downtime that occurs when buying a fake
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Ensure reliable production
- Improve the total cost of machine ownership
Reduce the risk
- Protect your brand image
- Improve safety in your operation
- Fewer broken promises, claims and appeals
- Remain a trusted supplier or partner
- Protect your environmental footprint
Take care and buy originals.
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