As a startup company in the consumer packaging industry, food and beverage processing industry, biotech or even chemical industries, the initial cost of equipment can seem overwhelming. While it may be tempted to look at used or discount types of floor scales, buying from a reputable, recognized and proven company is always cost saving in the long run.
Even when the price is a factor, choose second hand or deeply discounted floor scales is not recommended. Often these types of scales will not have the industry ratings required for these specialized industries, potentially leading to delays in production. In a worst case scenario, you may even find you have no options for returning the scale, particularly if you buy used, actually doubling the cost of the purchase.
Accurate Measurement Equals Consistency
If you choose new but choose a cheap brand or a cheap quality scale you may find out it costs you money over time. With the floor scales are not accurate or aren’t easy to calibrate you may find batching, blending and other operations are not done to exacting specifications, resulting in low consistency between production runs or batches.
Additionally, inaccurate measurements can lead to customer complaints and dissatisfaction with the product in any industry. Over time, that small amount saved on the cheap scales really begins to add up.
New Equipment Equals Longer Lifespan
Most used equipment is sold for a reason, and even with excellent maintenance and care, all floor scales have a life expectancy before replacement. These scales may give you a few months to a few years of use, and then you will be back in the market for new scales.
Through a new equipment purchase, you have not only support through the warranty, but you also have the latest in technology, engineering and design to make the floor scales extremely effective and long lasting.
Quality Scales Means Limited Downtime
Yet another way cheap, low-quality floor scales will cost money is in downtime for repairs and troubleshooting. Many of these scales will require manual calibration with weights, which means a full stoppage of the use of the scales during the sometimes lengthy process.
With new, top quality floor scales weightless calibration, vibration elimination and even automatic diagnostics can all be used to minimize the risk of unplanned downtime, allowing the production lines to keep rolling.
