 New
or Used stretch wrapper? Decisions, decisions
A used or rebuilt pallet stretch wrapper can provide excellent performance
while greatly reducing your capital expenditure. However, it is important
to understand that while used pallet stretch wrappers can offer great
value, not all stretch wrapper models age well. Like the automobile industry,
some used packaging equipment depreciates quickly and are expensive to
maintain after the warranty period, while in other cases used stretch
wrappers can be quite reliable.
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buy a Desoto
With the consolidation of packaging machinery manufacturers in recent
years, a number of stretch wrapper manufacturers have either went out
of business or have been purchased and the manufacturing facility closed.
This reduces the availability of replacement parts and engineering support
for the equipment. The engineering knowledge of the older equipment models
gets lost as facilities are moved or closed and personnel are let go.
Companies like Infra-Pak, Liberty, Muller and Mima are examples of companies
whose facilities have been closed and/or moved, with key personnel and
knowledge being lost in the transition. This can make maintaining these
used older models difficult and costly.
Caveat
Emptor (Buyer Beware)
For this reason, used stretch wrappers are not uncommon. However, properly
functioning used pallet wrappers are very rare. Often companies sell their
used stretch wrapping equipment on an “As Is” basis, thus
effectively passing their pallet wrapping problems on to you. We inspects
all used stretch wrapper equipment prior to offering it for sale. Using
our engineering expertise, we recondition used packaging machines to ensure
proper operating condition. Demonstration and rental stretch wrappers
are also made available for sale.
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