Adding a Spare Part
- Last UpdatedJul 08, 2025
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In the Spare Objects Management new spare parts can be created. Alternatively, you may Importing Spare Parts a set of spare parts from an Excel file. If you decide to change the properties of a spare part, then read the message below!
To create a new spare part, do the following:
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Open the Spare Objects Management window as described Spare Objects Management
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At the left side of the window, click "Add"
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Fill in the properties (use the table below as a reference)
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Press "OK" to save the new spare part. Use "Cancel" to cancel creating a new spare part and return to the Spare Objects Management
Adding a spare part
The following properties can be entered when creating a new spare part:
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FIELD |
DESCRIPTION |
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Spare code |
Unique code for spare part |
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Name |
Unique name for spare part |
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Description |
Information describing the spare part in more detail |
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Manufacturer |
Name of the manufacturer of the spare part |
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Supplier |
Name of supplier, choose from list. Read more about how to Adding suppliers |
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Spare code supplier |
Unique code for spare part, as referenced by supplier |
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Material name |
Description of the material the spare part is made of |
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Size |
Size of the spare part |
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Unit |
Pick one of the SI-units, this list is maintained in the Custom lookups options screen |
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Spare integrity value |
Integrity value of the Spare, indicating the accuracy of the quantity in stock (any value, to be defined by the user) |
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Purchase price (currency) |
Purchase price if purchased from supplier (in configured currency) |
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Stock costs (currency/year) |
The costs of stocking this item (in configured currency per year) |
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*) Stocked |
Indication whether or not the item is currently stocked |
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Delivery time |
Time between order time and moment of delivery |
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Order point |
Number of objects required to be kept in stock; if Stocked < Order point, then new spare parts should be back-ordered |
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*) Emergency del. time |
Time between order time and moment of delivery in case of an emergency |
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*) Order quantity |
Number of units per order |
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Comment |
Optional comments about the spare part |
Important: changing a spare part!
Changes made to the fields marked with *) in the spare part management screen always have an immediate effect on maintenance actions linked to the spare part or to a report. More than one maintenance actions in a FMECA System may be linked to the same unique spare part. Reports that report stock costs calculate the Order quantity * Purchase value.
A change in delivery period for a spare part can show its influence on several levels. To check to which parts and components a spare part is linked, you may open the spare parts management screen. Spare Objects Management