What to Expect When You Buy an OCM Part

If all you've ever purchased are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts, switching to an Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) part may seem a little daunting. Are you making the right choice? What can you expect in terms of quality and performance?

Fortunately, there's no need to be apprehensive about your purchase. Many industries, like the automotive industry, have embraced the use of OCM parts as standard practice, and it's time for the foodservice industry to do the same.

Here's what you can expect when you buy an OCM part:

OCM Quality

One thing you don't have to worry about when you receive an OCM part is its quality. OCM parts are required to meet strict quality standards and receive the same certifications as OEM parts.

Allpoints OCM parts are often manufactured in the same plants as their OEM counterparts, using the same materials and processes. When you order an OCM part, even though it's at a much more accessible price point, you're getting the same quality and durability as you would with an OEM part.

AllPoints has a wide-reaching network of global procurement specialists who work hard to ensure the OCM parts they source are of the highest possible quality.

OCM Aesthetics

You might have heard that OCM parts sometimes look different from their OEM counterparts, and that's true. For one, an OCM part won't have the same branding or logo as the OEM part since that branding is often what costs more.

Another reason an OCM part might look a little different is that it could correct deficiencies or inefficiencies the manufacturer might not have recognized. One key advantage of OCM parts is the occasional opportunity to improve on the original part.

Even OEM parts don't always look the same as the original part, as manufacturers make updates to their parts or experience supply chain availability issues for materials.

So, when you receive an OCM part that doesn't look exactly like its replacement, as long as it fits into the machine properly, there's no need to worry. Parts aesthetics don't dictate performance.

OCM Performance

Performance is another aspect you don't need to wonder about when you purchase an OCM part. Several independent studies have confirmed OCM parts function just as well as their OEM counterparts.

If a company is willing to back up its claims with a warranty, it's a good indication that they have trust in their parts' performance. AllPoints OCM parts are all backed by an industry-leading 180-day warranty. That's double the warranty time of most OEM parts, which allows you to try OCM parts risk-free.

Providing Variety to the Foodservice Industry

It's time for the foodservice industry to embrace more parts options. Adding OCM parts to the mix allows service techs and dealers alike to have more parts options to choose from.

No Longer Beholden to OEM Prices

Having more viable options available to the industry allows purchasers freedom from OEM parts price points. OCM parts offer more opportunities for parts savings.

Studies have found that OCM parts are an average of 15% cheaper than OEM parts, equaling an average savings of $12.85 per part. That savings can certainly add up over time.

More Availability for Better Access

Adding OCM parts to the mix also allows for better parts availability for service technicians. You no longer have to rely solely on OEM availability for the ability to make repairs. And since the entire industry is experiencing supply chain issues, now is the time to embrace alternative sources for foodservice parts and supplies. After all, an OCM part is always designed to fit multiple brands of equipment, whereas an OEM part only fits one.

Having easy access to the parts they need allows service techs to be more efficient on service calls and helps increase their first-time fix rates.

Embracing OCM Parts

Buying OCM parts is nothing to fear. It's time to start viewing OCM components as a viable, go-to parts option. Although the part might look a little different than its OEM counterpart, you can still expect the same, or better, quality and performance.

Ready to explore more about our OCM offerings? Discover how you can switch and save today.