Winter service

Winter-service equipment operates under a narrow, unforgiving window: when roads ice over or snow accumulates, spreaders and snow ploughs must perform without interruption. A hydraulic failure on a gritter at two in the morning or a worn plough blade that cannot clear a runway apron translates directly into safety risks, contractual penalties and costly emergency callouts. The seasonal nature of the work means machines sit idle for months, then face intense, corrosive operating conditions — salt, moisture and abrasion — in rapid succession.

IME supplies the spare parts that keep this equipment running through the season. For spreading technology, that covers spinner discs, conveyor chains, metering rollers and agitator components subject to constant abrasive and chemical wear. For ploughing technology, the range includes plough blades, wear bars, cutting edges and articulation joints. Hydraulic components — pumps, cylinders, control valves and motors — are a critical group given the heavy reliance on hydraulics in both spreading and ploughing functions. Seal kits, drive components and electrical parts for control and sensor systems round out the typical scope of supply.

The primary brand covered in this application area is Aebi Schmidt, one of the leading manufacturers of winter-service and municipal equipment. IME holds parts for current production series as well as older and discontinued models — machines that have been out of series production for years but remain in active fleet use are not excluded. If your equipment carries an Aebi Schmidt type plate, IME can source parts for it regardless of the model generation.

Accurate identification is the starting point for every parts inquiry. The most reliable reference is the OEM part number from the machine's documentation or an existing part. Where no part number is available, the machine type designation and the serial number from the type plate are sufficient for IME to identify the correct component. IME clarifies all technical details before issuing a quotation, so ambiguities are resolved prior to any commitment on either side.

Once an inquiry is received — by email or through the website — IME's parts team processes it and returns a quotation that includes availability, unit price and estimated delivery time. The quotation is issued usually within 24 hours. Dispatch is handled worldwide by truck, road freight, air freight or sea freight depending on destination and urgency, with the appropriate shipping method confirmed as part of the quotation.

IME has been trading construction-machinery and municipal-equipment spare parts since 1984 and operates under a DIN EN ISO 9001 certified quality management system. For procurement teams and workshop managers sourcing parts for winter-service fleets, this means a single point of contact for OEM parts across the Aebi Schmidt range, with consistent documentation and a structured quotation process.

To request a quotation, submit the brand, machine type, serial number and — where available — the part number. IME will respond with pricing, availability and delivery details, typically within one business day.