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How To Decide Between Buying New Or Used Injection Molding Equipment
Plastic Injection Molding is probably one of the most popular equipment in the process of manufacturing plastic parts and components. It is arguably the heart of this kind of business. Choosing to buy used and second hand equipment is a smart move. It would mean a lot of savings in terms of capital, especially if your business is just starting out. At the same time, it could also contribute a lot in the efforts of saving the environment, lessening the mechanical waste the world has so much of at the present.
Selecting the right and high-quality injection molding machine can be tricky. There are also a lot of choices available for buyers in the market—whether brand new or already used. These second hand plastic injection molding equipment are refurbished by some manufacturers, while some people just sell their old stock. It is inevitable to think that some people would just like to make the sale, they would opt to tricking and taking advantage of their customers. They would resort to just repainting the old equipment—making their clients believe that they have done their job at making it good as new. These old, used and abused equipment would be sold with all its defects and wear and tear, without the knowledge of the customer.
However, there are both pros and cons for each option—you can make sure that in purchasing a brand new one means no troubles, no wear and tear problems, but it can be very pricey. On the other hand, buying used products may have its benefits too! They are cheaper, and opting for this can result to some help to saving the environment.
With all these considerations, how can you decide which one to buy? This infographic by Premier Plastic Systems will help you decide which one to purchase, and help in ensuring you get what you pay for in the long run.
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