Adding to industrial packaging equipment in any type of manufacturing, fabricating or processing business is often a large part of the capital budget. Making the best choices in equipment not just for short term needs but also for future needs for packaging will be critical.
Unfortunately, many managers or business owners, particularly in small to mid-sized companies, tend to make some serious mistakes when making a new equipment purchase. By not doing their homework on the differences and options in shrink wrapping machine models, they may be inadvertently setting themselves up for additional problems as time goes on.
To help any business owner or manager make the best purchase in a wrapping machine, here are three essential questions to ask of the manufacturer or the dealer.
Time On the Market
Time on the market is a question that gets to the experience and expertise of the manufacturer in the industrial packaging industry. Finding a shrink wrapping machine that has been tried in real-world applications and is not a brand-new design from a new manufacturer will be important.
Industries and Applications
The top manufacturers of packaging equipment are involved in working closely with their customer in different industries. They constantly receive feedback about their packaging systems and equipment and respond to the needs of various industries in developing the best possible systems.
By working with a company with experience across different industries a business can benefit from this knowledge to create an ideal system for any type of packaging application.
Cost and Maintenance
When asking about cost, consider issues such as speed and reliability, features offered with the shrink wrapping machine as well as waste reduction and downtime for maintenance.
By choosing a machine that offers reliability, limited requirements for maintenance and a solid reputation for performance you will be making the right equipment choice.
