Have you dismissed refurbished processing equipment as not being fit for purpose? There are actually many benefits to buying used, reconditioned equipment.
How much did your last new piece of processing equipment cost you? Chances are, you could have bought it for significantly less if you’d gone with a refurbished machine or part.
Now recall how much you’ve spent on new equipment in the last financial year. If you saved even 10% on that cost — and some used or second-hand machines go for up to 50% cheaper than their new equivalents — just think how much further your budget would’ve stretched.
Benefits aren’t something readily associated with used equipment, but this misconception could be costing many manufacturers huge sums of money in new, off-the-shelf machines.
And the benefits don’t stop at cost. Professionally refurbished by a reputable company with all the relevant skills and accreditations, second-hand processing equipment offers advanced manufacturers many other ways to improve production and keep their operations running.
Read this week’s article to find out what those advantages are and how your operations (and your budget) could benefit from buying refurbished over new.
Got a question about refurbished processing equipment? Download our buyer’s guide or contact us and one of our experts will get in touch.
Your operations will be no less reliable
As we recently explored in our article on seven common used processing equipment misconceptions, it’s a popular myth that used machines or the parts making them up are any more likely to break than new, off-the-shelf products:
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“If the used parts or machines you buy haven’t been properly refurbished then this myth might hold true, but professionally refurbished equipment purchased from reputable suppliers is no more likely to break than its brand new counterparts.” 'Don't Believe These 7 Common Used Processing Equipment Misconceptions', VFE |
A reputable supplier or dealer with all the relevant industry accreditations and a wide network of specialist manufacturers and other partners will be able to bring a used piece of processing equipment back to the condition it was in when it first left the factory floor.
When purchasing a refurbished item, you actually have the added benefit of a service and maintenance history, giving a clear picture of its condition and how the machine performs.
The chief benefit here is the ability to consider the equipment you need, safe in the confidence that it has no faults, that it will perform as intended, and that your operations can resume/ramp up as required without any additional risk or disruption added to the process.
Read this article to learn more about the reliability of refurbished processing equipment.
Just like buying new, used processing equipment can be warranty-protected
Many choose to buy new because they consider it the safest option — not just in terms of machine reliability but because the parts/machines come warranty-protected.
Well, lots of refurbished processing equipment is also warranty-protected. Warranties for used parts/machines typically comes from the manufacturer themselves or the supplier/dealer who has reconditioned the machine.
When you consider how much less expensive refurbished equipment is compared to new, this benefit really shines. You save on your initial purchase price and you lose nothing in warranties or cover, meaning your investment — and your decision to invest in it — is safe.
Find out more about the warranties VFE offers on all its refurbished processing equipment by getting in touch now.
You’ll save your operations a lot of money buying second-hand
This one almost speaks for itself, but in case it’s news, it’s important to highlight just how much lower the investment cost of buying refurbished processing equipment can be.
With budgets tightening across the board and the cost of everything from energy to raw materials rising, we hope this inspires even one person to consider choosing refurbished equipment and saving big when next kitting out or expanding their sites.
If you can get past the idea that refurbished equipment is somehow less reliable (it isn’t) and that it’s not a safe investment (it is), that person saving tens of thousands could be you.
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Tailor machines to meet your operational needs for much less than new, bespoke models
As if new processing equipment isn’t expensive enough, costs can really skyrocket when you need a custom/bespoke machine to meet your operational needs.
You can expect to pay much more to have an autoclave or vacuum furnace tailored around your specifications or altered to meet your production demands, for example. That’s not to say you don’t need a machine that meets those specifications — but why buy new?
The savings unlocked by choosing refurbished equipment extend to those that you need reconditioned, updated to meet new legislation, or otherwise tailored to suit your needs.
At this point, the typical price difference between refurbished items and new, bespoke parts/machines is such that it’s the responsible thing to at least enquire about refurbished options with your supplier/dealer of choice and understand how your operations will benefit.
Helping you to unlock the benefits of repurposed processing equipment
Over the past two years, we’ve adapted our operations in various ways to help our customers navigate choppy economic conditions and keep their operations running.
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With production costs becoming ever more of an issue for advanced manufacturers across industries, we hope our latest drive to raise awareness for the benefits of refurbished parts and machines gives you another avenue to explore when planning (and costing).
With over 30 years of experience in heat treatment and advanced manufacturing, we’re here if you need us to help you reduce your equipment costs and keep your operations running.
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