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MACHINERY
Machinepoint, a global supplier of used
BUYERS machinery for the plastics and rubber industries,
supplies a guide of what to pay attention to
GUIDE when buying used machinery
THE MARKET for used industrial equipment is a big one with lNegotiate. Your
many sellers out there. Any purchase decision regarding used physical observation of
machinery has to be made after considering many things the machinery
because even in the secondary market for machinery, the empowers you to
costs are high and you are making a significant investment. negotiate with the seller
Here are the factors that you should consider when or the broker. Do not
purchasing used machinery: hesitate to name a
lYour requirements. You need to have a clear idea of price that you feel is fair
what you wish to buy and how it will add value to your for the machine. Try
At MachinePoint, agents search
business. This entails knowing the process flow at your and get favorable terms
the world over for quality used
manufacturing base and the remaining useful life of the of delivery such as free machinery
equipment. to your site,
lYour budget. Your budget will dictate many things transportation to be
including the brand and exact model type that you can borne by the seller, etc.
purchase. You need to have a clear breakdown of costs Get everything on paper. This is a very important step in
associated with your purchase decision. These include cost of buying used machinery. Get everything on record, from the
additional space required, if necessary; cost of transporting first formal quotation.
the machines to your factory; dissembling and reassembling Machinepoint's global HQ is in Valladolid, Spain; the
the machines; cost of machines and various duties company also runs an office in Ahmedabad, India, where
applicable, etc. Rohan Shahane, who deals
lPartnering the right people. Given the global nature of with South Africa, is based. www.machinepoint.com
this business, it is not possible for a buyer to
be in the know about the best deals out there
in terms of cost and quality. This is where
brokers come in. A good broking firm will be
able to present you with multiple options and
help you select the best used machinery for
your needs.
lVisual inspection. The importance of
this aspect cannot be overstated. The
internet has made communication easy and
you can conduct a lot of your business
communication online but there is no
alternative to physically inspecting the
powerful
machinery. Used machinery is usually not
warranted. You need to know the extent of
robust
refurbishment, and get an idea of the actual
state of the machinery. You should insist on reliable
a test run and keep your eyes and ears open
for tell-tale signs of machine ill-health such
as unusual vibrations or noise. Find out
about the state of maintenance and keep
your eyes open for worn out parts.
lTrade fairs. Businesses, whether big or
small, benefit immensely by regularly visiting THE MAXIMA SERIES
used machinery trade fairs. Learning 5,000 – 30,000 kN
acquired and contacts made at such trade
fairs can often prove invaluable when you get Hydraulic injection molding
down to making decisions. machines for large parts
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