How To Buy Used Shrink Wrapping Machinery
Evaluating the Condition of the Shrink Wrapper when it CANNOT be seen.

Now the next step is to learn how to evaluate the condition of used shrink packaging machines. First if you have to buy the used shrink packaging machine without seeing it then here are some questions you might ask the seller:

1. Where did the used shrink packaging machine come from?
2. What kind of environment was the machine used in?
   1. Dusty
   2. Dirty
   3. Wet
   4. Cold
3. How often was the used shrink packaging machine run?
4. How many hours has the used shrink packaging machine run for?
5. How old is the used shrink packaging machine?
6. Why are they selling the used shrink packaging machine?
7. Who has been handling the maintenance on the used shrink packaging machine?
8. Are there any maintenance records on the used shrink packaging machine?
9. Is the used shrink packaging machine in operational condition?
10. Is there a warranty on this used shrink packaging machine?
11. Can you send a video clip of the used shrink packaging machine running?
12. Has this used shrink packaging machine been rebuilt?
13. Does the used shrink packaging machine need any repairs to be operational?
14. Does the used shrink packaging machine need any addition repairs?
15. Are there any parts on the used shrink packaging machine that need to be replaced?
16. Are there any missing parts to the used shrink packaging machine?
17. Are all the safety systems working properly on the used shrink packaging machine?
18. Are there any pictures of the:
    1. Sealing area
    2. End sealer
    3. Side sealer
    4. Seal bars
    5. Infeed area
    6. Discharge area
    7. Conveyor belts (infeed and discharge)
    8. Film puller
    9. Film unwind
    10. Scrap film collection system
    11. Operator’s controls
    12. Inside control box
    13. Pneumatic system

Here are some other questions that may be important in buying a used packaging machine:

1. What Voltage does the used shrink packaging machine use?
2. How many phases does the used shrink packaging machine require?
3. How many amperes does the used shrink packaging machine need?
4. What is the air consumption of the used shrink packaging machine?
5. What is the foot print of the used shrink packaging machine?
6. What is the height of the used shrink packaging machine?
7. How much does the used shrink packaging machine weigh?
8. How much heat does the used shrink packaging machine give off?
9. Do the operator’s and maintenance manuals come with the used shrink packaging machine?

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