Industrial equipment can be very costly, so purchasing used machinery is often the more affordable solution. But as some factors affect its cost, be sure to conduct extensive research prior to making a purchase decision.

Some of these factors are in your control; evaluating the condition of equipment will also allow you to ascertain its value.

Do Your Research

Price should never be the only consideration when shopping for industrial equipment, however. Be sure that whatever equipment you buy has been properly maintained and matches what was described on its sales listing from your vendor. If possible, visit it personally but if that isn't an option ask to see detailed photographs or video footage instead.

Used industrial equipment tends to cost less initially, which allows organizations to allocate more of their budget towards other costs such as ongoing maintenance expenses.

Used industrial equipment has already depreciated in value, providing another advantage of purchasing used. You can get quality machinery at a more reasonable cost while reaping its increased efficiency, productivity and performance benefits - helping your company remain within budget while expanding over time.

Check for Rust

Surface degradation is one of the primary causes of industrial equipment breakdown. This typically takes two forms: corrosion and mechanical wear. Corrosion occurs when water or other contaminants corrode vital metal components inside machinery - especially concerning for machines operating in harsh environments.

Mechanical wear occurs when machine surfaces come into contact, usually as a result of poor lubrication or production delays and lost time. Mechanical wear is distinguished by abrasive and adhesive wear types.

At least, this can be avoided by regularly inspecting and maintaining industrial equipment. Regular maintenance checks will help to keep metal parts corrosion-free; for instance by conducting the ASTM D665 Rust Preventing Characteristics Test with either distilled or synthetic seawater to test whether an industrial oil can protect against rust formation on steel; immersing a sample into this water for four hours as part of this test is used as an indicator.

Check for Odd Noises

Industrial equipment and machinery play an integral part in any production process, whether that means increasing productivity, improving quality, increasing capacity or cutting costs. They're also necessary for safety and workplace efficiency.

Companies often end up with secondhand equipment on hand at some point or another, due to unexpectedly increasing needs or shifting production processes, or as part of expanding services and outgrowing old machinery.

When this occurs, there are various options for selling equipment. One such avenue is through an online marketplace such as Facebook's Marketplace; another would be through private sales events or auctions. Or another is working with Kempler Machinery Dealer, with their large inventory and direct purchase option; they also provide equipment appraisal services if you require.

Check for Leaks

Industrial equipment and machinery play a pivotal role in manufacturing processes, helping increase productivity, quality, capacity and reduce costs while improving safety in the workplace.

Damaged equipment disrupts production and delays projects, as well as being extremely dangerous for workers who could experience cuts, amputations or spinal injuries as a result.

External leakage is often easy to spot, like when an oily stream sprays forth from a broken hose like a Texas geyser, while internal leaks may be harder to pinpoint and prioritize for repairs, sometimes going unnoticed for extended periods of time. Black light sensitive dyes are great tools for detecting these internal leaks on equipment and can help pinpoint their source, while simultaneously measuring their rate and quantity - providing cost estimates of repair.