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Sourcing Rare 2013 Glass Machinery Parts for Russian Client – Fast & Original from China
November 3, 2025
In the world of industrial glass production, unexpected equipment failure can bring an entire factory line to a halt. That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients in Russia—a long-term glass manufacturer operating with equipment sourced from China in 2013. The company suddenly faced a critical challenge: a failure in the industrial fan impeller, a key component used for cooling and ventilation in glass production.
The Challenge: A Broken Impeller and Production at Risk
The issue started when the blade of the industrial fan impeller showed severe damage and deformation, making the equipment dangerous and unusable. This fan was originally purchased in 2013, along with related parts such as bearings, couplings, and bearing housings. But after 11 years of operation and wear-and-tear, a replacement was critical.
The problem? The original manufacturer in China had undergone a full brand change and product upgrade. The outdated parts were no longer in active production, and the client couldn’t trace the supplier since the original name no longer existed.
For a production line that runs on tight schedules, every day of downtime counts. The client needed a fast, reliable solution—and that’s where Hintan-Tech came in.
How Hintan-Tech Solved the Problem
Once the client reached out to us, our team immediately launched a targeted search based on the original technical data the client preserved: part numbers, outdated catalog pages, and a set of engineering drawings.
We quickly identified likely matches among China’s industrial machinery hubs but confirmed that the original brand had indeed been rebranded and upgraded. The new brand was producing updated fan series, and the older models had long been discontinued.
However, rather than giving up or proposing a full equipment upgrade—which would require more time and cost—we took a different path:
🔍 Step 1: In-Depth Manufacturer Tracing
Through our network and archives of Chinese industrial equipment directories, we traced the rebranded company’s legacy ownership and tracked down their factory location. We finally confirmed the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the client’s 2013 fan model.
🏭 Step 2: High-Level Technical Consultation
After establishing contact, we escalated communication directly to the factory’s engineering and senior management teams. Despite having discontinued these specific parts, they agreed to review the client’s original technical drawings and consider production feasibility.
🛠 Step 3: Engineering Verification & Production Green Light
Our team facilitated the engineering validation process between the client and the manufacturer. After a series of video calls, material checks, and drawing updates, we received confirmation: the factory would produce a one-off batch of custom parts, including:
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Industrial fan impeller
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Main bearings
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Drive coupling
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Bearing pedestals
The customized production was approved and fast-tracked. Our client placed the order without delay.
The Result: Production Downtime Minimized
Thanks to our timely coordination and ability to bridge international gaps in supply, the Russian customer was able to:
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Quickly confirm the correct spare parts
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Initiate customized production directly with the original factory
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Avoid costly machinery replacement
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Resume full production without long-term disruption
What could have been a costly production crisis was turned into a fully solved technical challenge—all within a matter of days.
At Hintan-Tech, we not only understand machinery—we understand urgency. Whether dealing with old equipment, rebranded suppliers, or rare parts, our network and expertise are built to help you keep your production moving. Let us help you, too.
From China to the world, we deliver more than just equipment—we deliver solutions.
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