Unlock Peak Performance and Predictable Uptime with the Barloworld Rebuild Centre

When a component fails, a standard repair might seem like the quickest solution. However, the BRC offers a spectrum of services, culminating in comprehensive rebuild and remanufacturing processes that deliver significantly greater value. Unlike a basic "strip and quote" repair, where only visibly damaged parts are addressed, a comprehensive rebuild at the BRC is a meticulous process that resets your component's lifespan to zero hours. Following stringent Caterpillar reusability and specification guidelines, every part is rigorously inspected. Components deemed worn or outside specification are replaced with genuine CAT parts, whilst reusable components are brought back to their optimal condition.

This thoroughness translates into significant benefits:

• Restored performance: A fully overhauled BRC component functions as effectively as a new one, regaining its original operating efficiency. This means reduced energy consumption and improved output, directly impacting your productivity.
• Extended lifespan: By replacing all worn-out parts, a comprehensive rebuild effectively restarts the "clock" on your component's useful life, maximising your investment.
• Significant cost savings: Choosing a Barloworld total rebuild component is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new, offering equivalent reliability at a significantly lower price point.
• Immediate availability: Our extensive inventory of exchange Barloworld rebuilt components ensures immediate availability, minimising costly machine downtime and getting your operations back on track swiftly.
• Unwavering confidence: Every Barloworld rebuild component carries the same warranty as a new CAT component, providing you with peace of mind and assurance in its quality and reliability.
• Predictable maintenance: With a reset lifespan, planning future preventative maintenance becomes significantly easier and more accurate. This allows for proactive scheduling, reducing the risk of unexpected breakdowns and optimising maintenance intervals.
• Environmental responsibility: The BRC actively promotes environmental sustainability by adhering to Caterpillar's reusability guidelines, repairing and reusing components to minimise waste. This commitment is further demonstrated by our pursuit of ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Quality and safety assurance: The BRC is a world-class remanufacturing facility holding ISO 9001 accreditation for quality management and complies with ISO 45001 and relevant safety regulations, ensuring the highest standards for both our products and our people.

The BRC is not just about replacing parts, it is a hub of technical expertise and cutting-edge technology. Our highly skilled turning and machining technicians, alongside advanced CNC and robotic programming professionals, utilise specialised equipment to go beyond simple fixes.

Our CAT-certified facility boasts state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including engine dynamometers, transmission, torque converter, wheel, and hydraulic pump test stations. This allows us to rigorously test components against new Caterpillar specifications, guaranteeing the highest quality standards and ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Recent investments of R34 million in cutting-edge technology, including robotic thermal arc spraying and CNC machining, have significantly enhanced our salvage machine engineering shop. This enables us to efficiently salvage and refurbish critical components like cylinder blocks, final drives, spindles, wheels, and brake components according to stringent Caterpillar reuse and salvage guidelines. This not only provides cost-effective solutions and extends component lifespans but also contributes to reducing waste and our corporate carbon footprint.

As the largest component rebuild facility within the Barloworld Equipment global network, the BRC possesses unparalleled scale and specialisation. This translates directly into faster turnaround times and a wider range of available remanufactured components for our customers.

With over R1 billion in new parts and exchange components centrally located within our BRC warehouse, we ensure immediate availability for the entire range of CAT models and equipment. This on-site stock of rebuilt engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and other critical components means the BRC can provide expert solutions precisely when you need them, maximising your uptime and delivering exceptional value. Our commitment to efficiency is further driven by the implementation of the Barloworld Business System, rooted in lean thinking methodology. Through various improvement initiatives and specialised workflows, we continuously streamline our processes and increase production capacity, ensuring that your rebuilt components are delivered promptly, minimising disruption to your operations.

The journey of a component through the BRC is a testament to our commitment to quality and precision:

1. 1. Receiving and initial assessment: Upon arrival, detailed information is logged into our system, and the component undergoes an initial pre-wash to remove external contaminants.
3. 2. Disassembly and cleaning: The component is carefully disassembled and chemically cleaned to remove paint and lubricants, preparing it for thorough inspection.
4. 3. Detailed inspection and quotation: Our expert technicians meticulously inspect each part, determining whether it can be reused, refurbished, or needs replacement. Based on this assessment, a comprehensive quotation is generated for the customer's review and authorisation.
5. 4. Reassembly: Once approved, the component moves to the assembly area, where skilled technicians reassemble it using genuine CAT parts, adhering to strict quality standards.
6. 5. Rigorous testing: After reassembly, the component undergoes comprehensive testing, including stress tests, to ensure it functions at optimal levels and meets or exceeds original specifications.
7. 6. Final quality check and dispatch: Upon successful completion of testing, the component is painted, undergoes a final quality inspection, and is carefully prepared for wrapping and dispatch from our exchange warehouse.

Stringent quality control measures are implemented after each critical step, ensuring adherence to the highest standards throughout the entire remanufacturing process.

The Barloworld Rebuild Centre is more than just a repair facility; it's a strategic partner dedicated to maximising your equipment uptime, providing predictable maintenance solutions, and ultimately contributing to your business success. By choosing the BRC, you are not just fixing a component; you're investing in extended equipment life, optimised performance, and a more predictable and profitable future for your operations.

Contact us today to explore how the BRC's comprehensive capabilities can benefit your business.