OEM Compatibility
- Compatico is the originator and leader of the aftermarket parts industry.
- For over thirty years, office furniture dealers, remanufacturers and refurbishers have depended on Compatico for compatible parts to service their clients.
- Compatibility is with OEM Systmes (AO1, AO2). We have thousands of customers who are purchasing parts specifically to integrate with existing OEM systems.
- All Compatico power is from Byrne Electric (Rockford, Michigan), a leading supplier to major OEM manufacturers.
Product Comparison
| OEM | Compatico | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | OEM Brand | AO1/AO2 Systems |
| Standards Testing | ANSI/BIFMA UL Registration |
ANSI/BIFMA UL Registration |
| General Assembly | Full mechanical compatibility with original OEM and full functional compatibility |
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| Panel Assembly | One-piece hanger frame & panel shell assembly. Note: No wedge blocks incorporated into current product patent. | One-piece hanger frame & panel shell assembly. Note: No wedge blocks incorporated into current product patent. |
| Top Caps | Steel top caps | Aluminum extrusion top caps |
| End Caps | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Panel Drop Downs | Special in-line drop down can be field modified | Special in-line drop down can be field modified |
| Lock | Black finish | Chrome finish; same keying (LL series) |
| Power | Standard OEM power |
Compatico 8-wire electrical OEM Series 2 - Version 2 compatibility available. |
| Segmented System Options | Unknown | Compatico exclusive AO2 PolyPanel |