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Information Release Memo REM00-21
Reman
May 2000 CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURED HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AND ROD PRODUCT LINES EXPANDED AnnouncementThe Caterpillar Remanufactured Products Group announces major additions to the remanufactured cylinder and rod product lines for use on:
Backhoe Loaders
Motorgraders
Hydraulic Excavators (Track & Wheeled)
Wheel-Tractor Scrapers
Track-Type Tractors
Wheel Loaders
Track-Type Loaders
Articulated Trucks
Track Skidders
Off-Highway Trucks
These Cat Reman products are being made available to assist dealers with cost-effective repair options for hydraulic cylinders and rods and to meet the customers' demand for quick repair turnaround. These remanufactured products also complement the dealers' efforts in providing full hydraulic repair capabilities. This is the first in a series of planned cylinder and rod product releases which constitute a major increased coverage initiative for Cat Reman Hydraulic Components.Coverage Refer to the attachment accompanying this IRM, your NPR, or the Reman Cross Reference file for details. The Cross Reference file is found on the Dealer Extranet (NACD Infocast) at the following location: https://nacd.cat.com/infocast/frames/prodsupp/reman/Upon arriving at this location, first click on "Marketing", then "Reman Products Guide", and finally "Cross Reference File". Features and BenefitsCaterpillar Remanufactured Cylinders and Rods offer the following features and benefits to you and your customers:
Features Benefits
Consistent remanufacturing standards
Consistent quality
All critical updates/engineering changes included
Improved performance and reliability
Worldwide availability through Caterpillar parts distribution system
Consistent support
Minimum machine downtime
Core AcceptanceCore Acceptance Criteria SELD0041, SELD0042, and SELD0206 have been developed specifically for hydraulic cylinders and rods and can be found in the Core Acceptance Guideline section of the Reman Products Guide. The core may qualify for a full core refund, damaged core refund, or no core refund, depending upon condition.Core Management/ReturnsPlease refer to the Caterpillar Core Management Information System (CMIS) entitlement parts inquiry screen describing the list of parts in a Core Acceptability Family (CAF) and related part number detail. This information is available at all North American Commercial Division Caterpillar Dealerships. Also, refer to the Reman Products Guide section called "Operations & Core Management" for complete information concerning Reman Policies and Core Management
(SELD0122-05), Core Management Systems & Operations Procedures (SELD0040-07), and Shipping Instructions (SELD0039-04). AvailabilityAll of these cylinders and rods are currently available for order. Caterpillar has established distribution-center inventory levels based upon estimated normal demand. Dealer input can help better allocate this material. If you expect to have a significant demand for these new Caterpillar remanufactured components, please provide your Caterpillar (subsidiary) marketing organization's Reman contact or your Caterpillar district representative with your forecasted part number requirements by month in advance to help ensure components are available to meet your needs. PromotionTo improve customer awareness of these Cat Reman products, the Datasheet PEHP1005 is available. It describes the features and benefits of current Caterpillar Remanufactured Hydraulic Cylinders and Rods and may be used as a direct mail piece or point-of-sale reference. Additionally, these cylinders and rods will be added to the next addition of the Cat Hydraulic Cylinder and Seal Handbook, and also can be found in the Hydraulic Information System (HIS). Another valuable Datasheet