The Problem
Maintenance teams at transit repair facilities nationwide struggled with failed and damaged alternator cores. They were also supplied insufficient information from manufacturers on how to remanufacture high output alternators reliably and efficiently. This left them with the frustration of dealing with stockpiles of useless cores and annoyingly expensive replacements.
The Solution
KIRKS developed the KIRKS Right Fit Kit concept for multiple alternators makes and models. We also knew that professional mechanics would need to test remanufactured alternators and regulators before reinstalling them on a bus. As such, KIRKS developed the TRANSIT-TECH 6000 Test Stand.
KIRKS TOOLBOX training and propriety tools provide the know-how for the maintenance team to efficiently and confidently tackle any alternator remanufacturing challenge.
The Result
KIRKS Right Fit Kits provide maintenance teams nationwide with individually remanufactured components that are measured, tested, and kitted together to guarantee the “Right Fit” the first time. Maintenance teams at SEPTA, Cleveland RTA, and San Francisco MTA have reported a 50% reduction in assembly time using KIRKS Right Fit Kits.
KIRKS transit and fleet customers who use KIRKS Right Fit Kits no longer face the cost and frustration of spending time to install heavy high output alternators on their buses only to find out there’s still an issue. In conjunction, the KIRKS TRANSIT-6000 Test Stand provides a platform for testing high output alternators up to 600 amps @ 5000RPM before installation.
KIRKS has installed test stands and provided training for maintenance teams at over 40 transit authorities around the country. These professional maintenance teams are equipped to confidently install their remanufactured alternators with less waste, greater convenience, and peace of mind that their equipment has been tested under load.