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Welcome to the NAPA U-joints by SKF product overview presentation.
Over the next few minutes we’ll be reviewing the product line content, features and benefits, and general information on this new line for NAPA.
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SKF has a long track record selling premium u-joints, over 29 years.
The SKF brand is recognized as a premium quality product.
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The SKF universal joints are Premium quality parts manufactured by the largest u-joint manufacturer in the world. Every part in our line is made to meet or exceed original equipment specifications. Each part is precision manufactured to provide reliable performance and maximum service life.
Our manufacturer sells to most premier OE and Aftermarket companies.
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The SKF universal joints were thoroughly tested to verify that they are true Premium quality parts.
The Ultimate Strength Test is a destructive test where the u-joint is twisted until it breaks.• SKF u-joints exceed the OE torque factor (torque required to break the
part)• SKF u-joints torque factor was higher than several competitors (OE, GMB
Premium, Moog, Neapco, SKF & Spicer parts were tested)
The Torsional Fatigue Test is a destructive test where the u-joint is twisted back and forth at 5 Hz (5 times per second) until it breaks.• The acceptance test level is 500,000 cycles• SKF u-joints passed the acceptance test (stopped at 501,000, just like the
OE part)
The Metallurgical Evaluation compares the steel chemistry, microstructure and hardness of the components.• All u-joints compared were basically the same
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For car, light and medium duty truck applications, we have a full offering of standard u-joints, Brute Force high performance u-joints and miscellaneous components and hardware.
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In the standard range we offer both greaseable and non-greaseable u-joints, as well as u-joints for vehicles with an aluminum drive shaft.
We also offer the Brute Force universal joint, which is a high performance part that is designed for higher horsepower and torque applications and extreme conditions.
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Here are the Brute Force universal joint product differences vs. the standard premium u-joint.
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We have a flyer that goes along with this new product line.
The part number of that flyer is 457867.
On the back of that flyer we show a product comparison between the standard and Brute Force u-joints.
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All u-joints in this product line are premium grade parts, and are all made to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
Each part is precision manufactured to provide reliable performance and maximum service life.
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All car, light and medium duty truck u-joints are fully greased with the grease fitting installed where applicable.
And, they’re coated with rust inhibitor and packed in a plastic bag to keep the product factory fresh until installation.
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For heavy duty truck applications, we have a full offering of standard u-joints that fit over 99% of all the vehicles registered in North America.
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Just like with the automotive applications, all u-joints in this product line are premium grade parts, and are all made to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
Each part is precision manufactured to provide reliable performance and maximum service life.
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All u-joints are made to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
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All heavy duty u-joints are fully greased, but with these parts, the grease fitting is not installed.
It is included in a separate bag with any applicable attaching hardware.
And, they’re coated with rust inhibitor and packed in a plastic bag to keep the product factory fresh until installation.
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For ag and industrial applications, we have a full offering of standard u-joints, yokes, shafts and miscellaneous components and hardware.
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Just like with the automotive and truck applications, all u-joints in this product line are premium grade parts, and are all made to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
Each part is precision manufactured to provide reliable performance and maximum service life.
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All ag and industrial u-joints are fully greased with the grease fitting installed where applicable.
And, they’re coated with rust inhibitor and packed in a plastic bag to keep the product factory fresh until installation.
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All standard sized u-joints come in a full color graphic box.
All large u-joints come in a white kraft box with an SKF label on the end tab.
Most ag and PTO parts are no packaged in a box due to their size, so just a part number label is affixed on them.
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We re-designed the boxes to make sure the parts stay in the box; no worries about parts breaking out of the box and getting damaged before installation.
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Almost all u-joints are laser marked with the SKF identification.
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The new line has a new part numbering system.
Most are based on the Precision/Moog number (Automotive market share leader).
Most Ag & Industrial are based on the Neapco number.
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A new catalog goes with the new line.
The new u-joint catalog number is 457214, it’s a 2016edition.
There will be a separate catalog for Ag & Industrial applications. ETA is early May.
All application information is in the eCats (Epicor & Wrenchead) as of December 2015.
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There is a product flyer on the new line, part number 457867.
The French version is 457867FR, and the Spanish version is 457867SP.
Includes an overview on the line and a product comparison between standard and Brute Force u-joints on the back.
PDF files of these flyers are on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/napaujoints.
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There is an editable Word document version of the product flyer, file names are:• 457867_NAPA Auto UJoint flyer_Editable.docx is the
English version• 457867FR_NAPA Auto UJoint flyer_Editable.docx is the
French version
This can be used to make a custom version with the store name in the Available From: box
Simply open the document and change the sample information in the box to the store information, then print your requirements
This file is also on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at
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There is an Heavy Duty flyer, part number 457953.
The French version is 457953FR, and the Spanish version is 457953SP (pdf only).
Includes product features and benefits and a popular U-joint Cross Reference on the back.
These are all PDF only flyers. PDF files of these flyers are on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/napaujoints.
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There is an editable Word document version of the product flyer, file names are:• 457953 HD UJoint flyer_Editable.docx is the English
version
This can be used to make a custom version with the Distributor name in the Available From: box
Simply open the document and change the sample information in the box to the store information, then print your requirements
This file is also on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/ujoints.
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There is a U-joint Selector tool available that can be used to identify a used u-joint and then determine the correct replacement part.• Part number 457088.• It is a 2 sided device; side A is for smaller u-joints &
side B is for larger u-joints• How to use instructions are printed on the piece
Also available is a U-joint Finder Ruler that can be used to measure a yoke or u-joint to determine the correct replacement part.• Part number is 457198.• The instructions are on the first page, the rulers are on
the second page.• This is a pdf only flyer; print your requirements
accordingly.
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The PDF file of the 457198 is on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/napaujoints.
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We also have a U-joint clinic outline that provides a comprehensive review of the updated SKF u-joint line.• It can be used for Counter people, sales people and
anyone else you want to give an update on the line to.
We currently have 2 videos on u-joints on our YouTube channel• One on how to use the U-joint Finder Ruler and one on
a product installation on a Dodge Truck.
And, we have 1 short video on the product line overview.
The Counterman Clinic outline is a PDF only document. The videos and the Counterman clinic PDF files are on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/napaujoints.
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A NAPA U-joint countermat is included in the Store Changeover Kit• It identifies features of the product line• It shows the difference between the Standard & Brute
Force u-joints • The U-joint Finder Ruler is on the bottom for easy store
use at the counter• This is a one time item only; extras are not available
A PDF file of the Countermat is on the u-joint shaped memory stick, and on the SKF NAPA u-joints web page at www.skfusa.com/napaujoints.
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