Febi provides readers of PMM with some invaluable information regarding starter motors.
Product Information
- Robust construction for perfect function
- Optimal fitting accuracy for easier repairs
- Strict quality standards
- Compliance with the requirements of vehicle manufacturers
When we get behind the wheel and turn the key, or push the start button, we expect the engine to quickly fire into life so we can set off on our journey. However, internal combustion engines cannot start themselves, the process requires external energy.
The starting procedure revolves around an electric motor with a meshed drive engaging with the flywheel to turn the engine. This combination must be powerful enough to overcome resistance from friction and compression, converting the electrical energy stored in the vehicle’s battery into kinetic energy to start the engine.
While the starter motor uses the power stored in the battery to start the engine, the alternator must constantly supply stable electrical current to every component in the vehicle that requires it; along with the vital task of ensuring the battery is always fully charged so that the starter motor can do its job when called upon.
The alternator is powered by the engine’s crankshaft via a drive belt. When the engine is running, the drive belt rotates the alternator, which in turn converts the kinetic energy generated into electrical current.
OE spec
Every starter motor and alternator that febi offers is manufactured in accordance with OE specifications, guaranteeing performance, reliability, and that all relevant European regulations are adhered to. As is the case with OE, febi can supply its alternators with or without the appropriate pulley as required.
All febi starter motors and alternators are completely new throughout, with no old core surcharge or use of remanufactured parts. Not only does this ensure high product quality in keeping with febi’s promise to only supply replacement parts that match OE quality standards, with no need for the workshop to return the original component for reimbursement, repairs can be more time efficient and – without the need for additional logistics – more environmentally friendly.
Due to the ever-increasing complexity of the electronics fitted to modern vehicles, the quality of each individual component is vitally important. If one fails, it is often the case that a complete system will be compromised. This is why febi relies on stringent quality control with all products in its electrics range.
Expanding range
febi currently features over 150 starter motors and 200 alternators on its books, a range covering more than 15,000 and 13,500 popular passenger and light commercial vehicle applications respectively.
febi aren’t stopping there though. With significant investment in analysis of the automotive aftermarket, its huge range of rotating electrics components is set to grow even larger over the next few years with hundreds of new articles already in the works at its headquarters in Ennepetel, Germany; including those for the latest 48v systems fitted to mild-hybrid vehicles.
What’s more, febi also offer an extensive collection of belts, overrun pulleys, auxiliary belt pulleys, and tensioners to complement its starter motor and alternator range, enabling workshops to carry out total repairs with ease.
As with all 70,000+ replacement parts in its ever-expanding catalogue, all febi Starter Motors and Alternators are manufactured to the very strictest standards in OE-matching quality for the ease of fitment, durability, and reliability that workshops, retailers, and of course, drivers themselves, rely on – day in and day out, mile after mile.
With 180 years of manufacturing competence behind it, febi knows what it takes to deliver replacement parts that consistently meet the very highest design, testing, and production criteria for professional and cost-effective vehicle repairs.
To underline this, all products in febi’s catalogue, including everything in its rapidly growing rotating electrics range, are backed up by a three-year manufacturer guarantee.
All starter motors and alternators that febi supply are completely new throughout, with no old core surcharge or use of remanufactured parts. This not only improves product quality in-line with its promise to only offer the best, OE-matching components possible, it also eliminates the environmental impact associated with the logistics of returning the original unit; as well as the need for the workshop to wait for reimbursement after doing so.
