Pointing to its Clutch Competence Centre in Germany, in place since 2017, Blue Print explains how the centre ensures the company strives every day to optimise processes and expand its range. As a result of extensive testing, this allows the company to offer ‘modern, original equipment (OE) matching standards at every level’.
Every part from the Competence Centre must meet Blue Print’s strict internal quality criteria, with all clutch components undergoing stringent quality tests. With the aid of automated measurement tools (FARO Gage), all product dimensions are checked to the accuracy of a thousandth of a millimetre to guarantee a perfect fit. This precise checking is not only used during the development of new products either; it also forms an integral part of the incoming goods inspection.
To ensure flawless function and excellent driving comfort, the company said special testbeds are used for all clutch components. Measuring programs developed internally ensure adherence to tight tolerances. All clutch discs and clutch pressure plates pass durability and performance checks through in-house test benches to guarantee consistent quality.
Strong development and competence
Blue Print offers the “highest degree” of development competence for all types of clutches, ensuring that all products are specified to exacting standards to guarantee a direct replacement to the original fitment.
The selection partners and manufacturers are subject to inspections by fully qualified auditors, to ensure that a minimum ISO manufacturing standard and process is followed. Such is its confidence, Blue Print provides a three-year manufacturer’s guarantee for all replacement parts – exceeding the statutory warranty.
Blue Print only supplies new parts in OE-matching quality; the company said only high-quality components are used in the manufacturing processes at its partners’ facilities, with clutch linings, diaphragm springs, torsion springs, washers, cover plates and cast parts all sourced from leading manufacturers.
Quality begins before the product is fitted
For Blue Print, quality begins with the packaging; every single clutch is delivered in specially manufactured, sturdy packaging that not only includes high-performance grease for lubricating the connection between hub and transmission shaft, but also technical bulletins and instructions for quick, technically correct installation.
The Blue Print range consists of more than 24,000 parts, over 160 product types. The company said that, since 1994, the programme has exceeded expectations through dedication to consistently delivering the five key areas of accuracy, identification, quality, range and cataloguing.
New products and the latest vehicle releases are continually being researched. This ensures that Blue Print is fast to market and continues to provide motor factors with the right parts to meet customer demand.
Built upon the strong coverage for Asian vehicle parts, Blue Print offers an all-makes range for clutch, as well as filtration and braking.
Motor factors can find the complete overview of Blue Print Clutch components at partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com.
