WAI Increases Rotating Electrical Product Depth – UnderhoodService

WAI Increases Rotating Electrical Product Depth

The new part numbers extend coverage by 5 million vehicles in operation in the United States.


WAI announced the expansion of its automotive alternators and starters product offering.

WAI has added 36 new alternators and starters, covering Bosch, Valeo, Mitsubishi, DENSO and Mitsubas. The new part numbers extend coverage by 5 million vehicles in operation in the United States and makes WAI one of the largest suppliers of 100 percent new automotive coverage in North America. WAI offers more than 2,000 new starters and alternators covering more than 97 percent of VIO.

WAI’s 100 percent new starters and alternators are tested to OEM specifications. Alternators are thoroughly tested for output current at idle and full-load RPMs. Starters provide RPM, torque, voltage and solenoid performance. Validation testing includes endurance, humidity, power thermal cycling, vibration, salt spray and thermal shock.

Carlos Rodriguez, global product manager, said, “WAI continues to meet the market demand for new products by introducing additional late-model products to expand the market coverage for 100 percent new (no core exchange) on automotive, heavy-duty, agricultural, industrial, power sports, window regulators and engine management product lines. Our ultimate goal is to offer a full line of products that are competitively priced to provide savings to you and your customers while delivering top quality.”

For a complete listing of these new products, contact a WAI sales representative toll-free at 1-800-877-3340 or visit waiglobal.com.

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