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OEM manufactured drive couplings are the only safe and reliable solution

We live in a world where it has never been easier to search for, find and purchase items online. However, along with the benefits which online purchasing brings can come some hidden dangers, including the risk of inadvertently purchasing counterfeit products.

04/03/2019 11:01:54

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Whilst these items may on the face of it look the same, it is highly likely that they have been manufactured from inferior materials and to a much lower standard
of quality. These counterfeit items are becoming increasingly present in all areas of our lives, from mobile phone chargers right up to and including safety critical engineered components.

In this article,
Reich Drive Systems UK’s David Proud highlights the potential dangers associated with the use of parts that are not guaranteed to be OEM original components.

We have probably all seen the
news items and documentaries highlighting the problems associated with counterfeit or fake goods. The increasing significance of this problem can be measured in part by a guidance warning issued by the
UK government in 2018 of the dangers that the growing number of fake automotive parts, including airbags, can pose to drivers, passengers and road users.

Read the full article in the March issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.