Alternators
Why Choose Our Remanufactured Alternators?
Whether you’re in need of an alternator for your daily driver, a classic car, an exotic car, a heavy-duty vehicle, or a high-performance racecar, we’ve got you covered. With expertise spanning over 10,000 alternator part numbers across various vehicle types, we’re your trusted source. Count on our remanufactured alternators to provide your vehicle with the power and performance it deserves, all while minimizing repair costs and fostering a more sustainable automotive industry. Our remanufactured alternators are distinguished by their unmatched reliability, performance, and affordability.
Complete Disassembly
Thorough Cleaning
Component Level Inspections
Component Renewal or Replacement
Component Upgrades
The AEI Difference
At AEI, we distinguish ourselves from the rest by exceeding industry standards. We go the extra mile by replacing components that meet OE specifications but based on our extensive experience, have a known shortened life expectancy, ensuring same-as-new durability of your remanufactured part.
Final End-of-Line Testing
Sustainable Achievement
Why is an Alternator Important to Your Vehicle?
Alternators play an increasingly vital role in vehicles, powering a multitude of electrical systems including headlights, air conditioning, infotainment systems, and more. Without a properly functioning alternator, a car’s electrical systems would operate inefficiently, potentially leading to vehicle malfunctions and breakdowns on the road.
As automobiles have evolved and incorporated more sophisticated electrical systems, the performance of the alternator has become increasingly critical. Over the past six decades, the power demand from alternators has surged fourfold, escalating from 60A in the 1960s to a range of 200A to 300A today. This substantial increase highlights the growing importance of alternators in meeting the heightened electrical demands of modern vehicles.
How Does an Alternator Work?
An alternator is a critical component of a car’s electrical system, responsible for generating electricity while the engine is running. It operates by converting mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy. When the engine is running, the alternator is driven by a belt connected to the engine’s crankshaft. As the engine rotates, it spins the alternator’s rotor, creating a magnetic field and generating alternating current (AC) electricity. This power is then converted internally to direct current (DC) to power various electrical systems in the car and recharge the battery.
It’s crucial to acknowledge the shared responsibility of the battery and alternator in ensuring your car’s proper operation. While the battery’s main function is to initiate your car’s startup process and power electrical systems when the car is off, it lacks the capacity to sustain all electrical systems independently once the vehicle is running. Once the engine is started, the alternator takes over, supplying power to all of the electrical systems in the car and in parallel, gradually replenishing the battery for the next start.
WARNING Prevent Premature Alternator Failure
Replace the Battery Too
Understanding the dynamic between the alternator and battery is crucial because a failing alternator can damage the battery due to inadequate recharging. If a new alternator is installed in a car with a compromised battery, the alternator will have an increased workload, leading to premature failure. To prevent this, it is highly recommended to replace both the alternator and the battery simultaneously, ensuring your new alternator operates efficiently without the risk of early failure due to a compromised battery.
