Difficult-to-Source Products
Obsolete, imported, low-volume or simply hard to find. Send the requirement to Source Teck and we take on the search.
What difficult-to-source products covers.
Some items cost more time to find than to buy: discontinued spares, imported components, low-volume parts and products with unusual specifications. Source Teck searches beyond the usual vendor list and, where the original is not available, looks for workable alternatives with you.
Who it is for
- Maintenance teams with discontinued spares
- Purchase teams whose regular vendors have said no
- Engineers looking for an equivalent to an unavailable part
Source Teck can help source:
- Obsolete and discontinued spares
- Imported components
- Low-volume and one-off items
- Products with unusual specifications
- Equivalents for unavailable parts
What buyers usually send us.
- A discontinued sensor on an older machine
- A specialty fastener in a rare grade
- An imported component with a long local lead time
From your list to delivery.
Send the part number, nameplate photo, sample photo or drawing
We identify the item and search for sources
If unavailable, we look for equivalents you can evaluate
You get a clear answer either way
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send an item I can't describe?
Send photos from several angles with a scale reference, any markings, and where the part is used.
Will you tell me if it can't be sourced?
Yes. If we can't find a source, we tell you what we tried and whether an equivalent is possible.
Have a Requirement?
Don't spend hours searching for suppliers. Send your requirement to Source Teck and let us help you source it.
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