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Beware Of Copy Cats.

In a world of look-alikes, parts "just as good" as the originals often aren't.

Monev. Cut corners to save it, and you often end up spending more.

Especially when buving replacement parts for Navy or Marine steam turbine systems.

Systems Vs. Parts

While machine shops don't make parts with total systems perfor- mance in mind, (.E understands how each part functions as a c riti- cal component of an integrated system. GK is the leading supplier of steam turbine propulsion, electrical generation and gear systems.

Consequently, we can draw upon a century of technical knowledge, and millions of hours of operating data, that can't be matc hed bv any machine shop.

Genuine Vs. Imitation

Some parts may look like GK, but can be quite different in reality.

Reliable GE parts are made to our original design specifications, material lists and manufacturing records, and include test results and special processes that copy cats can't copy

Sea Time Vs. Port Time

Dependable parts are critical today; Time between ship overhauls is being stretc hed. Time allowed to do overhauls is being shortened.

So replacement parts must work right the first time to prevent costly installation delays, or a crippling failure at sea. Rely on GE parts backed bv our worldwide network of installation and service profes- sionals. Then you'll know—before vour ship returns to sea—that its steam turbine system will work as well as, or even better than, the original.

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