Nine conditions that you should pay attention to when buying a cartoning machine

05-15

Choosing the expensive one is not necessarily the best, but the one that suits you is the most important. So when buying a cartoning machine, what conditions should you pay attention to? The following content will help you analyze what kind of function cartoning machine and what kind of service the supplier provides is suitable for you.

1. Machine design

　　Machines with strong and durable design and structure can better resist external force and vibration, and adapt to harsh production environments. Therefore, when purchasing, it is necessary to ensure that the cartoning machine supplier uses high-quality parts. Ask for the type of parts used and the name of the manufacturer. Some suppliers will provide a standard parts list if requested by the customer.

2. Supplier experience

　　When selecting equipment, the machine design and application experience of its suppliers should also be considered. Make sure the supplier has considered all your requirements, from space and budget constraints, to packaging format and speed, and more. For example, if you want the machine to run three shifts a day, you don't want to buy a cartoning machine that can only do one shift a day.

　　In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the supplier understands the production of cartons and knows what materials are needed for the production of their machines. To find out if a vendor has any of these experiences, you can ask them questions, check references, watch videos of similar apps they offer, and more.

3. Reputation and reliability

　　Buyers should also consider the reputation of the supplier in the industry and whether his financial situation is stable. It is necessary to ensure that after the machine is installed, the supplier can provide you with support and services for many years in the future.

4. Customization

　　Choose a supplier who can customize the cartoning machine according to your requirements, and meet your real needs by making subtle changes to the design. The so-called customization may only need to change the scale or replace an electronic component when it is simple, or even redesign an important part of the machine when it is complicated. The supplier should be able to manufacture the machine, and should have all the necessary experience and customization capabilities to provide a comprehensive solution.

5. Flexibility

　　Whether it is now or in the future, packaging needs may change. So when choosing a cartoning machine, this cannot be ignored. If you estimate that the carton or product size will change in the future, then you must ensure that the machine you buy can be modified, or it can handle cartons of different sizes. In addition, you have to figure out whether the speed of the cartoning machine you want to buy can meet your current and future speed needs.

6. The size of the machine

　　In addition, when selecting a supplier, it depends on whether he can provide a variety of cartoning machines, so that you can easily find the model that suits your packaging production line. If you buy a front-end product handling equipment with a large footprint, you can buy a cartoning machine with a small footprint. In short, look at several machines, compare them, and then choose the cartoning machine that best suits your factory size.

7. Can be integrated with upstream and downstream equipment

　　The cartoning machine is generally located in the middle of the production line. Make sure that the cartoning machine you buy can connect and communicate with upstream and downstream equipment. Because a production line also includes various other machines, such as weighing machines, metal detectors, upstream bagging machines and wrapping machines, and downstream case packing machines and palletizers. If you only buy one cartoning machine, make sure your supplier knows how to integrate the production line.

8. Delivery time

　　Today's customers demand fast delivery, and more importantly, they demand that suppliers deliver machines within agreed deadlines. You can ask the supplier's production plan to ensure all production processes, including the process of design, procurement, assembly, testing, wiring and programming.

9. Technical service support

　　After the machine is installed in the factory, the supplier should continue to provide technical support. By knowing how many service technicians the supplier has, you can know how fast his service feedback is. Choose a supplier that can provide 24-hour service. If you are in a different area from the supplier, make sure you are within his service coverage area.

　　Can the supplier's service technician drive to your plant? How long will it take? Ask your supplier if they have a HelpDesk that you can call to ask technical questions and perhaps discuss future functionality of the equipment. In terms of spare parts supply, ensure that the supplier has a 24-hour spare parts warehouse, and find out the source of these parts.

　　Generally speaking, after customers buy a new machine, they need to train operators, protection and electrical technology. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a supplier that can provide a full range of training services.