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Growing Popularity of AE® Valves Driven by World-Class Coverage and Quality
The AE® brand's market leadership in replacement engine valves is one of Federal-Mogul's best -kept secrets. Nonetheless, AE valves continue to attract new customers - distributors, engine rebuilders and service garages - thanks to Federal-Mogul's uncompromising focus on original equipment quality and market-leading coverage.
AE valves are manufactured in Federal-Mogul's wholly owned valve production complex in Pinetown, South Africa. This advanced facility can produce more than 5.5 million valves per year, with original equipment and replacement products manufactured under one roof. The Pinetown plant works in partnership with Federal-Mogul's global network of research and development centres to stay on the leading edge of engine technology for all applications, from Alfa Romeo to Zhighuli. The success of the AE product offering has led to significant recent investments in the facility to maintain the highest quality standards and meet ever-growing demand.
"Every AE valve is designed and manufactured to the precise operating requirements of the corresponding engine. This application-engineered approach provides the confidence our customers need to ensure performance and reliability that meet or exceed the original part," said Jean-Brice Bexon, Federal-Mogul Product Manager, Valvetrain Components, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The AE brand's valvetrain range is one of the largest and most complete in the aftermarket, comprising valves, guides, seats and springs for a variety of applications, including petrol and diesel passenger cars, light commercial engines, heavy duty applications, and agricultural equipment. AE valves feature everything from phosphated or tuftrided stems to nickel-based super alloys featuring chromium, cobalt and titanium for use in temperatures up to 820 °C.
For more information on this comprehensive offering of valves for today's engines, contact your AE parts supplier or Federal-Mogul representative.
