Equipment (A thru D)

Listed below are MYTHS and FACTS about the purchase of used equipment.

• Used equipment is not reliable - Used equipment can be as reliable as your existing equipment. It would be serviced by OEMs the same way as other equipment in your plant regardless of the fact that you bought it used. All reputable dealers would guarantee the units to be in good working order unless specified otherwise.
  
• There are no advantages in buying used equipment - Used equipment offers quicker delivery to get into production faster. The lower price fits into the budget to allow you to minimize capital costs.
  
• Only small and medium sized companies consider used equipment - Fortune 500 companies, including the largest chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical companies purchase used equipment for their ongoing and new projects all over the globe.
  
• Documentation is not readily available for used equipment - In most cases, documentation from the previous owner is available. OEMs can supply operation manuals/drawings for a reasonable charge. Insurance coverage generally comes with proper documentation.
  
• The required items are specialized and cannot be located on the secondary market - Specialized equipment actually tends to be easier to source and the available sources are easier to find.