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How rapid PCB renewal keeps commercial equipment operational
Get in touchIn the world of commercial equipment, downtime is money lost. Whether it’s a coffee machine in a busy café, an industrial washer in a hotel laundry, or a commercial oven in a restaurant, a single Printed Circuit Board (PCB) failure can shut down operations – stopping revenue, triggering compensation claims, and damaging customer trust.
For manufacturers and aftermarket providers, that means mounting warranty costs, pressure to deliver fast fixes, and growing reputational risk. But there’s a smarter way to keep your customers online: PCB renewal.
The hidden impact of downtime
When a PCB fails in a B2B environment, the impact is immediate and expensive:
- Revenue loss: Every minute of downtime is lost income for your customer.
- Compensation costs: Missed SLAs can lead to claims and erode profit margins.
- Brand damage: Frequent breakdowns hurt your reputation and customer loyalty.
Traditional approaches of replacing failed boards with new ones are costly and slow, especially when dealing with long lead times or obsolete components. That’s where PCB renewal changes the game.
Why PCBs fail, but it’s not a reason to replace them
Commercial equipment operates in tough conditions that accelerate wear and tear:
- Moisture and humidity cause corrosion and short-circuits.
- High heat degrades solder joints and components.
- Vibration leads to mechanical stress and cracks.
These conditions make PCB failures inevitable, but they don’t have to mean scrapping and replacing the board.
Through advanced component-level diagnostics and repair, Unipart can renew over 91% of faulty PCBs, restoring them to as-new condition and extending their lifespan.
The risk of obsolete parts – solved
For equipment 5–10 years old, sourcing new PCBs can be slow, expensive, or even impossible. Lead times stretch, costs spiral, and counterfeit risks grow.
Repair eliminates that risk. By renewing existing boards, you bypass supply chain issues, reduce inventory pressure, and keep older equipment in service without compromise.
Speed and reliability: Repairs in as little as 8 minutes
Time is everything when your customers’ businesses are offline. That’s why Unipart’s PCB renewal lab is built for speed and reliability:
- Repairs and testing completed in as little as 8 minutes
- 8 repairs per hour on average
- Over 91.43% success rate – boards renewed to “like new” performance
That means your customers’ operations are back online faster, and your aftermarket support is more dependable than ever.
Quality you can trust
Rapid repair is only part of the story. Every renewed PCB undergoes rigorous testing, including flying probe and functional validation, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Our process is repeatable, measurable, and scalable, designed to meet the demands of high-volume aftermarket support.
Renewal over replacement
By switching from replacement to renewal, commercial equipment OEMs can:
- Minimise downtime and keep customers earning revenue
- Avoid obsolete part risks and long lead times
- Reduce warranty costs and improve aftermarket profitability
- Extend product lifecycles and reduce electronic waste
Keep your customers running with Unipart
Unipart’s PCB repair & renewal service helps OEMs stabilise warranty costs, speed up turnaround times, and deliver reliable aftermarket support that builds trust and loyalty.
