Remanufacturing Services
Copeland's remanufacturing process restores equipment to as-new condition through disassembly, cleaning, inspection and testing. Components are evaluated against original specifications to ensure performance, reliability and sustainability.
What remanufacturing means at Copeland
Copeland remanufacturing fully restores semi-hermetic compressors and Vilter single screw compressors to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Each unit is carefully calibrated to ensure as-new performance and optimal energy efficiency. In contrast, third-party rebuilds typically replace only failed components with uncertified parts to restore basic functionality. This approach often results in higher total ownership costs, more unplanned downtime and increased energy usage.
Copeland follows a rigorous process and applies strict qualification controls to ensure absolute reliability of its remanufactured compressors. Comprehensive performance and quality audits for every certified unit helps verify that it delivers the same efficiency and durability as a new model.
Remanufacturing conserves resources and reduces waste by recycling materials where possible and eliminating the need for new manufacturing. This commitment to quality and sustainability makes remanufacturing a key part of our lifecycle services, which also include field support and repair and replacement. By integrating these solutions, we create a cohesive strategy that extends equipment lifespan, supports sustainability goals and minimizes environmental impact.
What Copeland remanufactures
Copeland remanufactures semi-hermetic compressors and Vilter single screw compressors, restoring them to as-new condition through a detailed process of disassembly, cleaning, inspection and testing. Each unit is rebuilt to meet current OEM specifications, ensuring it performs as reliably as a new product. Availability of remanufactured equipment varies by product line and region.
The remanufacturing process
Copeland's remanufacturing process restores eligible equipment to as-new condition through a meticulous approach. The process includes:
- A thorough disassembly process breaks the compressor down into its core components, ensuring every part is separated and accessible for inspection or repair.
- Thorough cleaning removes contaminants and prepares components for the next stage.
- Rigorous inspection of all parts to ensure they meet OEM standards.
- During the remanufacturing process, hundreds of components can be replaced or upgraded to the latest engineering specifications.
- During reassembly, every component is carefully put back together following the exact specifications set by the OEM. This ensures the product meets the same quality, performance and safety standards as it did when it was first built.
- Thorough and comprehensive testing is conducted to ensure qualification approval and to perform detailed performance checks. This process includes evaluating all aspects of functionality and reliability to confirm that standards are met and that the product or system operates as intended.
Built to standards you can defend
We remanufacture every unit to identical safety, reliability and performance standards as original equipment to ensure consistent quality. This rigorous adherence to original specifications guarantees that our certified compressors deliver the durability and efficiency the industry demands from a global leader.
Frequently asked questions about remanufacturing
What is the difference between a Copeland remanufactured compressor and a third-party rebuilt compressor?
A Copeland remanufactured compressor is restored to OEM specifications using a standardized industrial process in the same manufacturing plant as new units. Hundreds of parts are replaced or recalibrated to meet the latest engineering standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance. A third-party rebuilt compressor is typically repaired by replacing only the failed components, without the guarantee of meeting original OEM specifications.
What types of Copeland compressors are eligible for remanufacturing?
We remanufacture Copeland semi-hermetic compressors and Vilter single screw compressors, as their design allows for complete disassembly and reassembly, unlike hermetic or welded compressors that are sealed shut.
What testing is performed before a remanufactured compressor is approved?
Every remanufactured compressor undergoes the same rigorous performance and quality audits as a new unit. This includes dehydration, full-load and no-load testing and motor performance checks and comprehensive operational integrity tests to ensure each compressor meets strict OEM specifications.
How does remanufacturing support sustainability goals?
Remanufacturing is a cornerstone of a circular economy, extending the life of equipment, reducing waste and minimizing the consumption of raw materials and energy required to produce new units, thereby lowering the overall carbon footprint.
What semi-hermetic compressor components are replaced or upgraded during the remanufacturing process?
Over 500 components are replaced or upgraded during the remanufacturing process. These include higher oil standards, enhanced piston and rod materials, molybdenum rings, motor rings, motor protectors, sensor updates, new-style heads, new-design valves and asbestos-free gaskets.
Where are Copeland remanufactured semi-hermetic compressors processed?
Copeland remanufactured compressors are processed at the Rushville, Indiana, facility, which operates under UL certification standards and uses the same manufacturing lines and safety approvals as new compressors.
What happens to returned semi-hermetic compressor cores?
Returned semi-hermetic compressor cores are fully disassembled, and critical components such as oil-check valves, nameplates, oil pick-up tubes, piston rod assemblies, seals and bearings are discarded and replaced. All parts are cleaned, inspected and either re-qualified for reuse or replaced if they do not meet performance standards.
How does the semi-hermetic compressor remanufacturing process ensure quality and reliability?
The remanufacturing process includes thorough cleaning, inspection and replacement of wear-prone components. Compressors are reassembled, repainted and subjected to rigorous inspections, including electrical and mechanical checks, calorimeter testing, and moisture and cleanliness assessments. Only compressors that pass all tests receive UL certification and the Copeland Certified designation.
What certifications do Copeland remanufactured semi-hermetic compressors carry?
Copeland remanufactured compressors are UL recognized and meet safety, efficiency, electrical and refrigerant regulatory requirements, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with industry standards.
How does remanufacturing contribute to the circular economy?
By giving existing compressors a new life, remanufacturing reduces waste, extends the service life of materials and prevents unnecessary manufacturing of new units. This aligns with the principles of reuse and circular design, advancing sustainability goals.
