New
New, fresh packaging
Unused part with a recent production date, in fresh packaging.
For: series production, new machines, projects that need identical parts.
Example: twenty inductive sensors for a new conveyor line.
Part conditions and warranty
New, Surplus, Outlet or Vintage
Many part numbers are available in more than one condition. Your quotation shows the price and lead time for each one, so you choose what fits the job.
The four conditions
Surplus
New, older production date
Unused, never installed part. Only the production date is older.
For: exact replacements and spares for stock, when the part must match what is installed.
Example: a spare PLC CPU for the stores, the same as the one in the cabinet.
Outlet
Refurbished
Previously used part, refurbished and checked before shipping.
For: maintenance of running machines when the part is hard to get new.
Example: a drive to replace a failed unit on a ten-year-old press.
Vintage
Used
Used part, sold as described in your quotation. Often the only option for parts no longer made.
For: obsolete automation parts and older machines kept running until an upgrade.
Example: a discontinued operator panel to restart an old packaging machine.
Compare at a glance
| Condition | State of the part | Production date | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | New, unused, fresh packaging | Recent | Series production, new machines |
| Surplus | New, unused | Older | Exact replacements, spares |
| Outlet | Refurbished | Varies | Maintenance of running machines |
| Vintage | Used | Varies | Obsolete parts, older machines |
Every condition is covered by a warranty — the period is stated in your quotation.
How to choose a condition
Start from your situation. If you are not sure, ask for all conditions and compare them in one quotation.
A machine is down
Pick the shortest lead time in any condition that fits. Every condition in the quotation has its own lead time.
Series or a new machine
Choose New, so every unit is unused and has a recent production date.
The part is no longer made
Look at Surplus first — it is still new. Then Outlet or Vintage.
Spares for your stores
Compare New and Surplus: both are unused. Check price and lead time side by side.
Questions about conditions
Can I get the same part number in several conditions?
Yes. When more than one is available, your quotation lists each condition with its own price and lead time.
Is a Surplus part really new?
Yes. It is unused and has never been installed. The difference from New is an older production date.
How long is the warranty?
Every condition is covered by a warranty — the period is stated in your quotation, line by line. See returns and claims.
Can I ask for one condition only?
Yes. Write it next to the part number in your request, for example “New only”. How we check parts: quality and origin.