If your equipment is down and the manufacturer no longer supports the component, locating an obsolete industrial part can feel impossible. This guide explains how maintenance teams, engineers, and procurement professionals identify discontinued components and source functional replacements quickly.
Step 1 — Identify the Original Component
Before sourcing begins, verify all available identification data. Even partial information can be critical for cross referencing.
- Machine manufacturer and model number
- Component function within system
- Mounting configuration and dimensions
- Voltage, pressure, or load rating
- Visible markings or worn labels
- Photographs of installed component
Common Replacement & Cross Reference Examples
Examples of common industrial parts and control components used for cross reference and specification matching:
- SKF 6205-2RS Bearing
- Timken LM67048 Tapered Bearing
- Allen-Bradley 1769-L24ER PLC Module
- Siemens 6ES7-214-1AG40-0XB0 Controller
- SMC SY5120-5LZD Solenoid Valve
- Yamato 10247A2632 Packaging Component
- Hayssen 03025B7394 Machine Assembly
Machine Compatibility
- Rovema vertical packaging systems
- Bosch automated packaging equipment
- Ishida multihead weighers
- Allen-Bradley automation platforms
- Siemens industrial control systems
Case Study — Emergency Bearing Replacement
A food packaging facility experienced a production halt due to a failed SKF 6205-2RS bearing. The component had been discontinued and no local distributor carried stock. Using dimensional matching and cross reference data, an equivalent bearing was sourced and installed overnight. Production resumed within 12 hours, preventing extended downtime.
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