Planning to Buy Used Packaging Machinery? Read this First

You have seen people buying pre-owned items like cars and homes, but what about packaging machines? Is it a right decision to go for a used packaging machinery? It could be difficult to evaluate a used machinery as you can't judge the functioning of the machinery from its look.                                                   

Below listed are some important questions that you should ask the equipment seller before making your purchase:

What is the condition of the packaging machine?

The used packaging machines might look amazing in pictures, but it doesn't mean they are good. There are a lot of things that untrained eyes can miss so always take an expert along when going for inspecting the machinery. The expert is able to ascertain whether there are any wear issues. It is advised to make a purchase only when the expert says yes.

What is the history of the packaging machinery?
                                               

Who was the original manufacturer of the packaging machine? When it was manufactured? How long it has been in operation? These are the questions that would tell you about the history of the machine. The older the machine is, the more likely it may be obsolete. There is no benefit of buying a machinery whose parts are no longer produced. The best way to get information about the manufacturing date is contacting the original equipment manufacturer. The manufacturer would provide you with a serial number, specifications and maintenance history of the machine. Having this information helps you make a better decision.

For what application was the machine actually built for?

It is important to get information about the purpose for which the machine was actually built. You can deploy the machine to accomplish your packaging goals only if it matches your requirements. For example, a coffee packaging machine having components like a quad seal bag assembly, a valve applicator and a gas flush can only be used to pack products similar to coffee. Always check this thing in advance.

It is advised to go further only when you got the answers to all these questions and you are satisfied from those.