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Have you been challenged to install a packaging line quickly? This is becoming a frequent occurrence as companies strive to capture market share in the fast-paced food and beverage industry.
Does your plan include reusing or buying used equipment to reduce lead time and cost? On the surface, this appears to be a reasonable solution. There likely are hidden costs that need careful consideration.
The following five factors are often overlooked or downplayed:
One or more of these pitfalls can turn what appears a quick, easy solution into an expensive and time-consuming one that requires additional engineering, returning equipment to the OEM for updating/refurbishment, or redesign of machine centers. These expenses and delays are part of the true cost of used/relocated equipment.
Additionally, it’s worth considering where the used equipment’s age lies on the “bathtub curve.” Equipment nears the end of its useful life as it approaches the 7- to 10-year-old mark, resulting in more frequent failures and higher maintenance costs.
Haskell’s professionals can quickly provide the expertise with equipment specification, integration and installation that’s crucial to moving your project forward efficiently and effectively and to ensuring that you don’t get soaked by the bathtub curve.
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