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RPI now offers both the black and gray knobs to fit the Century II Handpiece Control Block. What's best is that RPI knobs are egonomically friendly - with a "soft touch". Also available are the red and clear gaskets as well as the diaphragm to fit the Century Plus Handpiece Control Block And, last but not least, two new repair kits to fit most dental delivery systems including the Century II and Century Plus the White Valve Body Repair Kit and the Black Valve Body Repair Kit. |
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Reduce equipment down time and increase their reliability with the new RPI Sterilizer PM Kits. How many times has this happen to you? Your customer calls with a sterilizer problem. You find that the sterilizer needs a new gasket. You make sure you have the right gasket on your truck to do the job. You replace the gasket and, at the same time, you notice that the filter and bellows should be replaced or will need to be replaced in the very near future. But, you don¹t have the filter or bellows with you. You disappoint your customer by having to tell him that you don't have the parts with you. It's a difficult position to be in, isn't it? Well not anymore! Here's your solution. RPI created custom PM Kits to fit Pelton & Crane steriliziers. That's right, now you can do the repair and offer your customers the RPI Sterilizer PM kit to help keep their equipment stay in top running shape. |
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All the parts needed to do a basic planned maintenance are now in one kit and under one RPI part number RPI puts this convenience right into your car stock. What's more, RPI has priced the kits so that it's less expensive to purchase the kits than it is to purchase all of the items in the kits separately! It's the RPI Advantage! RPI¹s first sterilizer PM kits fit the Pelton and Crane sterilizers including the Delta 8" and 10", Magnaclave, Sentry, OCM, OCR, OCR+, Validator 8 and 10 as well as the Validator 8+ and 10+. The Kits include a door gasket and then depending on the model it also includes the bellows, filters, o-rings and other necessary parts. We all know that any equipment runs better when it is maintained. Waiting for the unit to fail before doing planed maintenance just increases the cost of future repairs, returned trips to the customer and the chances for an angry customer. So next time you service a sterilzier, be prepared with the RPI Sterilizer PM Kits. |
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INCLUDES REMOVABLE SET SCREW FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE STEM! |
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It's the removable screw that makes all the difference in the world when trying to access a broken or stuck stem in the A-dec® Century II® delivery systems - and RPI has it! To access the stem, simply use the RPI Valve Core Tool (RPI Part #RPT264) to unscrew the removable set screw (RPI Part #RPH435) in the Handpiece control Block (RPI Part #ADK142). See the RPI Installation Instructions (Adobe Acrobat PDF) for service tips and more. More good news is that RPI also have for other new kits to fit the Century II handpiece control block - including a Master Control Block (RPI Part #ADK150), Water Cover Valve Kit (RPI Part #ADK144), Air Cover Valve Kit (RPI Part #ADK143) and a Control Block Service Kit (RPI Part #ADK094). |
 Installation Instructions with Exploded View of Control Block and Kits Most Frequently Used (Adobe Acrobat PDF) |
MORE NEW PARTS TO FIT PELTON & CRANE PERI-PRO® DENTAL FILM PROCESSORS |
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RPI introduces three new parts to fit the Peri-Pro® dental film Processors - the Dryer Heater Element (RPI Part #ATH648) and the Main Drive Gear (RPI Part #ATG650) that fit the Peri-Pro® III. In addition, RPI now offers one Thermo Fuse (RPI Part #ATF649) that fits all three of the Peri-Pro film processors. |
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Installing the RPI Arm Knuckle? RPI redesigned the Arm Knuckle (RPI Part #PCK645). You will note that there is now a counter-bore on the top and bottom of the Arm Knuckle. This counter-bore was made to accommodate the RPI Drift Kit (RPI Part #PCK651) - see below "Eliminating the Drift" for more information about installing the RPI Drift Kit and eliminating drift motion in the light. However, if you are not planning to install the RPI Drift Kit then simply reuse the original Knuckle Hinge Screw and place it through the counter-bore when replacing the Arm Knuckle (See Figure A). CAUTION: For your safety, use a Horseshoe Pin (RPI Part #PCP691) to lock in the Main Spring before removing the Arm Knuckle. Horseshoe Pins are available from RPI. Eliminating the Drift RPI has made it easy to eliminate drift in the light - the RPI Arm Knuckle has been redesigned so that it can accommodate the RPI Drift Kit! Once again your customers can experience the joy of a drift-free light. RPI just made a good part better. It¹s the RPI Advantage! To eliminate the drift in your light, simply install the Drift Kit (RPI Part #PCK651) as shown below in the illustration (see Figure B) when replacing the Arm Knuckle (RPI Part #PCK645). CAUTION: For your safety, use a Horseshoe Pin (RPI Part #PCP691) to lock in the Main Spring before removing the Arm Knuckle. Horseshoe Pins are available from RPI. To ensure drift-free motion after installing the Arm Knuckle and Drift Kit, be sure to check the light post for proper leveling. Please note that the Arm Knuckle and the Drift Kit are sold separately and two Drift Kits are required for each Arm Knuckle. |
 
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THE MOST COMPLETE KIT TO HELP SERVICE AND REPAIR THE SCICAN STATIM CASSETTE AUTOCLAVES® - MODELS 900, 2000 & 5000 |
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It’s another RPI exclusive – and I mean exclusive! No other company has what RPI has to offer when it comes to offering a complete kit of everything you’ll need when servicing and repairing the Scican Statim Cassette Autoclave, Models 900, 2000 and 5000! The RPI Field Service Smart Kit™ (RPI Part #SCK028) is the only one of its kind in existence. Designed exclusively by RPI for our customers, the kit includes the most often utilized instruments and tools to use when servicing and repairing the 900, 2000 and 5000. In fact, several of the parts in the Kit didn’t even exist within the context of repairing this machine before RPI came up with them. |
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Here’s what the RPI Smart Kit includes – first item is a Pump Tester Bottle Kit (RPI Part #SCK024), but not your “run of the mill” tester. No sir! The RPI bottle has a “swivel fitting” on the lid that allows you to control the position and balance of the bottle. In addition, RPI includes 8 inches of tubing already connected to the swivel fitting which allows you to move the bottle a safer distance away from the machine during testing. Life just got easier for you! Next comes another RPI exclusive – the Start Switch (RPI Part #SCS021). When testing the pump or decontaminating the boiler, it is suggested by the manufacturer to use a screwdriver to short pins #18 and #16 together. Relax – RPI developed an easier and safer way to do this. Simply connect the new RPI Start Switch to the PC board connector and when ready to test, press the Start Switch button for the required amount of time, then release it. What’s more, the switch even has a nifty “hold feature” for those longer test periods. Next item in the kit is the first of its kind. Only RPI offers this item, because it’s RPI’s exclusive design! It’s the RPI Extension Test Cable (RPI Part #SCT026). By attaching the extension cable to both the cover cable connections and the PC board connectors, you will be able to extend the distance between the machine and the cover when you take it off, thus allowing more workspace. In addition, it allows you to place the cover in a horizontal (not vertical) position – for easier viewing of the LCD display. Just imagine it as an “extension cord” that allows you to have the freedom to service the machine without space constrictions and with the ease of pushing and viewing buttons while the cover lies horizontal, not vertical! |
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But wait – there’s more! We include the one-of-a-kind RPI Cassette Seal Removal Tool (RPI Part #RPT372) that helps you remove the seal with ease and minimal scratches. And what’s a cassette seal without lubricant – so we include the “lubricant” also known as Liquid Soap (RPI Part #RPS287). Oh yeah, we didn’t forget to include the RPI Hex Balldriver (RPI Part #RPT297) – it’s designed to make it easy to remove the Micro Switch Kit (RPI Part #SCK007). And for those solenoid repairs, we’ve added the RPI Spanner Nut (RPI Part #RPT364). Let’s not forget the Loctite 545 (RPI Part #RPA369) for those times you’ll need a high temp, high pressure threadlocker – we have included that in the kit too! |
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As of December 1, 2001, RPI will no longer carry some parts because our customers have told us that the equipment that these parts fit is extinct – not just obsolete. So to make room for more of the parts that you need most, RPI will no longer carry most of the parts shown in the catalog on the pages listed below. The parts that we are phasing out will be available at a special low price – our 4th column prices, but only until December 1, 2001. So stock up now!
There are a couple of the parts have a reprieve. The Check Valves/Diode (RPI Parts #COV009, COV010 and COV011) that fit the Coulter analyzers will not be phased out. In addition, the one Instrumentation Laboratories part that will still be available is the Hex Spacer (RPI Part #ILS014). You will find these parts in the RPI catalog updated as of 10/01 - under the Analyzers, Section 1, Page 100. Order today! |
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There are Plans to Pursue Voluntary Regulation of Refurbishers and Servicers of Medical Equipment by Ira Lapides, CEO and President,
Replacement Parts Industries, Inc. At the recent AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) conference in Baltimore, FDA representatives announced that they still have plans to pursue voluntary regulation of refurbishers and servicers of medical equipment. This issue was put on the back-burner at the FDA for almost two years as regulations regarding the re-use of single use devices was debated and then implemented. By the end of 2001, it is the FDA’s goal to draft a proposed document for public review and comment regarding the proposed voluntary regulations. These regulations are tabbed as “voluntary” because the FDA feels that it does not have the manpower to regulate all servicers and refurbishers of medical equipment. An organization to be determined (AAMI is under consideration) will handle the monitoring of companies who register, and, I assume, pass that information along to the FDA in some type of summary format. It would be to the advantage of companies to register, as it will add legitimacy to their sales efforts by providing specific information to their customers on the condition of the equipment they are selling. The labeling will add a layer of comfort to purchasers of used medical equipment that they are dealing with a business that is “unafraid” of disclosing a little information. The International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers and Servicers (IAMERS) has done something similar within their own organization with their published and enforced code of ethics. The FDA regulations are basically intended to ensure that used medical equipment that is resold is properly labeled regarding its condition. This would mean labeling such as “meets performance specifications” or “as is”. Originally, it was thought that the FDA intended to regulate servicers for the actual servicing of equipment, but the statements made at the AAMI meeting were clear that the regulations would only apply to servicers when they re-sell equipment. You can access additional information and monitor progress on the FDA web site at www.fda.gov. Participation in the process, especially through written comments when the proposed guidelines are released is strongly encouraged by the FDA, as they have been very open about this whole process, working with OEM’s, consumer groups, and industry organizations such as AAMI, SIA, and IAMERS to ensure a good result. This continues to be an important regulatory issue that should not be ignored. |
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The RPI chambers that fit the Pelton & Crane OCM® and OCR® autoclaves are built to last a long time with safety in mind. So, as an added safety feature, we developed and now include a reinforcing block and bolts with all of our chambers. If you purchased an RPI chamber – RPI Part #PCC114 or #PCC116) prior to April 3, 2000, simply contact us and we will ship you one kit per chamber at no charge to you. You can reach our Customer Service Department by telephone (800) 221-9723 or (818) 882-8611; by fax (818) 882-7028; or by e-mail at order@rpiparts.com. The reinforcing block and bolts are also sold separately. For a kit to fit the OCR ask for RPI Part #PCK205, and to fit the OCM, you will need RPI Part #PCK206. |
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In response to your requests, we are pleased to introduce a new line of quality RPI parts to fit SciCan cassette sterilizers, and an expansion of our line of parts to fit the Amsco bulk sterilizers, Pelton & Crane Validator/Validator Plus models. Our first set of parts to fit SciCan cassette sterilizers (Models 2000 and 5000) includes the cassette seal to fit the Model 2000, the solenoid valve kit, solenoid plunger kit, solenoid coil, pressure relief valve, compressor filter, keypad, power cord, and various fuses. The solenoid kit comes with an improvement on the OEM kit: a push-in elbow fitting that swivels for easier installation (instead of the straight fitting offered by the OEM). Additionally, the power cord kit comes with a right-angle strain relief, an upgrade for your customers, that allows the sterilizer to stand deeper on their counter top! (See New Parts to fit SciCan Autoclaves Models 2000 & 5000 Series for details.) More parts are on their way to fit SciCan sterilizers, including the micro switch, exhaust tubing kit, and waste water bottle kit. Watch for them coming your way early next year. To fit the Amsco Eagle series bulk sterilizers, RPI has added seven new solenoid valve kits plus the pressure transducer kit. The RPI Pressure Transducer Kit fits all of the Eagle series bulk sterilizers because we include the connectors and hardware that make it possible for you to install it any of the models. So there’s no more reason to buy three different transducers, just buy one … the RPI Pressure Transducer Kit – it fits all! (See New Parts to fit the American Sterilizer Eagle and Medallion Series sterilizers for details.) n addition, we have more new parts to fit Pelton & Crane Validators. We have added the pressure tube kit, drain tube kit, and quick connect fittings. And, to fit the Validator Plus models, RPI has added the drain tube assembly kits, water level assembly, door micro switch, and quick connect fittings. (See New Parts to fit the Pelton & Crane Validator 8 and 10 and New Parts to fit the Pelton & Crane Validator Plus 8 and Plus 10 for details.) We have been quite busy this year developing new parts to meet your needs. Please keep the requests coming, and we will do our best to fill them! If you would like to suggest parts, please contact RPI Product Development by telephone (800) 221-9723, by fax (818) 882-7028, via e-mail at suggestions@rpiparts.com, or via our website page, “Tell Us What You Think”, at www.rpiparts.com. |
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by Al Lapides, CEO Emeritus & Chairman of the Board, Replacement Parts Industries, Inc. You bet it is! It's what happened in the trial that makes it our problem. First, let's make sure we're all up to speed. A class action suit was brought against State Farm Insurance for using non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) body parts to repair auto collision damages. The plaintiffs won an unprecedented $1.2 billion award. It is now in appeal. Fine, you say. Those dirty insurance companies are always cutting corners and giving us the short end. Glad somebody caught up with them. Not so fast, please. Look at the details of the case. If you're in the service business, any service business, you've just been put on notice that you're next. After the ruling, these same people have now filed suits against 20 other insurance companies and against the company the insurance companies use to test independent aftermarket parts. Here's a short summary of what happened: Some people had bad experiences with some parts used in the repair of their cars. Instead of complaining to State Farm, they went to see lawyers. This in spite of the fact that their policies included the use of aftermarket parts, and that all parts were warranted. Six plaintiffs started the suit, but one had never even been in an accident or had any repair done. The lawyers shopped the suit through 11 jurisdictions before they even found a court that would take it. The court ignored the policy agreements and warranty. The judge stated flatly in his decision that ALL aftermarket parts are inferior to OEM parts. He did not limit his decision to the automotive industry. Think of what this can mean to your business or department when there is no longer any competition to maintain quality and pricing. Therefore, a great number of service based trade associations are joining in supporting the appeal. A leader in this is the SIA (Service Industry Association). They have decided to file a "friend of the court" brief. They are also going to begin a public relations program on the value of using aftermarket products and non-OEM service. Letter writing campaigns will also be started. Your involvement is needed, if only for your own sake. Please get in touch with the SIA office and find out what you can do. The Executive Director of SIA is Claudia Betzner. You can reach her at (404) 885-9908 or via e-mail, Cbetzner@aol.com. They'll need your support. We helped win the Kodak case. We'll help win this one. |
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It's as simple as 1-2-3. You can now create your own parts cross reference guide sorted by OEM part number for each piece of equipment that RPI makes parts to fit. Currently, the cross reference section in our catalog has parts sorted by RPI part number, so this new website feature gives you another excellent option to search for parts and keep a listing close at hand. To create a parts cross reference from our website, simply click the "Create a Parts Listing" bar that appears on the left side of our homepage and follow the instructions on the "Create an RPI Parts Listing" page. By the way, if you want your cross reference to include pricing, be sure to click on the bar that reads "If you wish to include pricing, RPI customers log in". Input your RPI account number in the Password box, and click to submit. (If your account number includes any letters, please use upper case letters.) Once the authorization for pricing
has been accepted, click the bar that reads "Press to Return to Originating
Page". This will bring you back to the "Create an RPI Parts Listing" page. At
this point you are ready to customize your listing by following three simple
steps: Here's another nice feature. Once you have your listing on the screen, you will notice that the RPI part numbers are in blue and underlined. If you click on any part number in your listing, the website will take you to a page that includes an illustration and detailed information about the part. You can even print your listing. Now that's what we call easy searching. |
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It's a brand new line of parts from RPI to fit the A/T2000 Film Processors including the Base PC Board (ATB643), Water Level Sensor (ATS641), Thumb Screw (ATS642), Solenoid Valve Assembly (ATV645), Drain Tube Washer (ATW638), O-ring (RPO244), Remote Solenoid Water Valve Assembly (ATA644), Heater Bar Assembly (ATH639), Base Wiring Harness (ATH647), and Drive Motor Board Harness (ATK646). What's more, both the Base PC Board (ATB643) and the Drive Motor Board that comes with the harness (ATK646) are HumiSeal ¨ Conformal Coated. The coating is designed to protect against harsh environments and most chemicals, including those used in the A/T2000 Film Processor. Now that's value added for you and your customers. |
