Remanufactured... Better than Used

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Why is Remanufactured Better?

When considering the purchase of used equipment based on a small initial capital investment, several other factors relating to vendor performance should be evaluated. The purchaser should also consider the warranty, spare parts availability, installation, training, factory support, machine documentation, upgrades, and and telephone technical support. Universal Instruments Certified remanufactured equipment from Broome Engineering provides several advantages over used equipment brokers, including:

Broome Engineering Remanufactured	Used
Comprehensively Remanufactured - stripped down to frames and castings, discarding virtually every wearable part. The frames and covers are professionally cleaned and painted. Remanufactured using original equipment manufacturer’s parts and processes.	Some vendors may ship the equipment without reconditioning of any kind, and may even drop-ship directly from the previously owner. Use of non-OEM parts can reduce part life, safety, and reliability of machine.
Quality-assurance program guarantees machine performance against original specifications, and qualifies the machine for Universal Certified remanufactured status. Throughput and yield are tested and documented in a performance certificate.	Quality processes may not be implemented and those that are may not be documented
Machines upgraded to latest revision levels possible. Customization and retrofit enhancements promote maximum performance.	Third-party community have limited knowledge of Universal product structure. Software is not possible.
Fully supported by Universal Instruments infrastructure, including technical telephone support and Field Engineering support from a global infrastructure.	May be a mix of different models (disqualified from Universal support?). Products that are discontinued from Universal support are permanently disqualified from registration and support.
Universal's Worldwide Parts Sales & Distribution (WPSD) access with genuine Universal parts, 24/7 support, discounted online orders, next-day shipping, night/weekend support.	Used or third-party parts are used in the refurb
Universal-Certified training at state-of-the-art worldwide locations with expert instruction and machine hands-on time – on-site and customixzed training available.	Typically no training included with the machine
Limited warranty on all remanufactured machines. Covers the original purchaser, and protects against failure, breakage, and manufacturing defects.	At best a 30-day warranty. Warranty parts may be used or incompatible.
Optional formal customer acceptance at factory prior to delivery and payment. Start-up support package ensures machine capabilities and customer familiarity.	Customer acceptance very rare at third-party suppliers. May incur a charge.
Standard Universal payment terms and conditions apply	Requests for up-front payments are often made prior to delivery and installation

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