Recondition rather than replace: a strategic choice
In an industrial context where equipment availability, reliability, and cost are under increasing scrutiny, the question of regulator reconditioning is a pressing one. Should a regulator be systematically replaced at the end of its life? Or is there a viable, economical, and sustainable alternative? At Normandy Control Group, reconditioning is an integral part of our expertise and is often a more relevant solution than outright replacement.
Extend the life of the equipment
The first benefit of remanufacturing is obvious: it extends the life of the regulator. Woodward regulators, for example, are designed to last, and many still operate efficiently after several decades of service. However, internal components wear out, seals fatigue, and adjustments become out of adjustment. Remanufacturing restores the regulator to its original performance, or even improves it in some cases.
This approach avoids wasting perfectly repairable equipment and allows for the preservation of proven control systems, familiar to technical teams, and compatible with the existing installation.
Reduce investment costs
One of the major advantages of reconditioning is its lower cost compared to purchasing a new regulator. In most cases, a complete reconditioning represents a fraction of the price of new equipment, without sacrificing reliability.
For power plant or industrial unit operators looking to control their budgets while ensuring service continuity, this is a particularly sound option. Furthermore, at Normandy Control Group, each reconditioned regulator is bench-tested, inspected according to a strict protocol, and guaranteed after each operation.
Reduce recommissioning times
In some situations, delivery times for a new regulator can reach several weeks or even months, depending on the model and supplier availability. Remanufacturing, on the other hand, often allows for a complete overhaul in just a few days. This represents a crucial time saving to avoid extended production shutdowns or emergency situations.
Our workshops in Le Havre and Marseille, as well as our technical facilities in West Africa, are designed to respond quickly, with parts inventories adapted to the most common references.
A concrete gesture for the environment
Beyond the economic and technical aspects, remanufacturing is also an eco-responsible approach. By limiting the production of electronic waste, avoiding the export or import of new equipment, and giving a second life to robust regulators, manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint.
This choice is consistent with the principles of the circular economy, which is becoming increasingly important in calls for tenders, CSR policies, and environmental certifications.
Why do call on Normandy control Group/NCG ?
By contacting Normandy Control Group, you’re choosing a trusted partner for the maintenance and repair of your industrial equipment. As an official Woodward and Parker Meggitt (vibro-meter) distributor in France and French-speaking Africa, particularly in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, we offer recognized expertise in the field. We also have two workshops in France, in Le Havre and Marseille, as well as workshops in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
