Used Equipment

The Risks When Buying Used Equipment

When buying used equipment, it is easy to think of the cost saving compared to that of procuring a new machine. However, it is vital to consider the total cost of ownership and the cost of risk should something go wrong. Below are some key aspects to consider before purchasing a second-hand machine.

Safety & Compliance: Unless the machine comes with a full history and genuine documentation it is impossible to know exactly what materials were processed on the equipment. Can you be sure that they weren’t hazardous? What happens if there are still remnants of this material and it gets into your process? What is the risk to your customers and the safety of your operators? What is the cost to you legally and reputationally?  

Application & Performance: Do you know exactly how the equipment was run by the previous owners – did they run it according to the recommendations in the manual? Could it have become damaged in usage or transport? Although the machine may have worked for the previous owners, maybe it is not configured to achieve what you have as a target. Is the machine now on the Microfluidics list of obsolete models and no longer supported?

Technical Integrity: Do you know how the equipment was cared for by the prior operators? Did the equipment have regular servicing and do you know if original OEM parts were used as opposed to cheaper, inferior alternatives? Has the equipment been modified in any way that is not according to the original drawings or manuals?  

Support: What support have you been offered as part of the purchase of the used equipment? What warranties are provided and is there any validation certification supplied? Can you guarantee that you will be able to get the spares you need?  Who is going to service the machine?  

Why Buy New Equipment From Microfluidics?

At Microfluidics, you can rely on us to fully understand your business objectives to ensure that we select the right machine to deliver your target material processing objectives.  

When your new machine arrives, it will be clean, factory tested and validated. It will be accompanied by the right documentation, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, manuals and drawings that give the reassurance in the quality and efficacy of the platform. Your new machine will also come with a full warranty that is backed by a company that is financially stable.

Using our decades of accumulated knowledge and expertise, we can also give you and your teams training and help with installation to get you started faster. With a global reach, we can support you in all regions.

You have the opportunity to sign up for Preventive Maintenance contracts, which will ensure your machines are kept at their optimum performance. The work undertaken is documented, so that you have proof for regulatory authorities should you need it.

Rest-assured that all the parts we supply are genuine OEM parts that are configured to match your machine. We can also help you to identify the fast-wearing parts, which we would recommend you hold at your site in order to minimize any equipment stoppage downtime.

Over time as new models and updates arise, we can also offer upgrades to ensure you have the most up-to-date configurations.

Partner with us and ensure your machines deliver the results you need to meet your targets.