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Purchasing Used Ishida Machines to Improve Efficiency

Ishida is regarded as one of the best brands of packaging machinery in the industry, with various types of machines available to maximize production line efficiency. Like other top packaging equipment manufacturers, Ishida’s machinery is built to work consistently through years of use, making it ideal for reselling and repurposing. Commonly used Ishida machines include equipment for weighing, packaging, wrapping, labeling, and inline inspection. Their versatility allows packaging line owners to combine them with other types of machines to form complete systems.

Ishida Weighing & Packaging Machines

Weighing and packaging machines are among the most heavily used Ishida machines. They manufacture several types of machines including multihead weighers, cut-gate weighers, case packers, scales, and conveyors. Production lines can combine these with other required machinery to create entire packaging systems for food or nonfood items. For example, Ishida scales are compatible with other brands of VFFS equipment, including Bartelt and Altamat.

Wrapping & Labeling Machines

Ishida equipment is also useful during the final steps of the packaging process, wrapping and labeling products before final inspection and shipping. Automatic wrappers and labelers allow for full automation in a packaging facility. Wrapping equipment applies airtight seals when wrapping products, while an Ishida weigh price labeler can apply high-quality labels to cheese, meat, or other types of food items, along with nonfood products. Each machine is designed to keep the end of the packaging process as efficient as the rest.

Inline Inspection Equipment

Ishida also manufactures state-of-the-art inline inspection machinery to help with the final examination of products before shipping. Their inspection equipment includes checkweighers, metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, and seal checkers. Their inspection machinery is designed to quickly provide operators with accurate data, using interfaces installed with Ishida’s i-STATION LINK software. This software gives operators the ability to see production status in real-time and further analyze weighing data with other computers. Once Ishida’s machinery has effectively collected inspection data, your products will be ready for shipment.

Buying Used Ishida Machines vs. New Models

Purchasing new equipment may seem ideal to many production line owners, but there are multiple reasons to buy used Ishida machines instead. Ishida’s packaging machinery is constructed using long-lasting materials that can endure years of heavy use. Buying used equipment can help companies save money when revamping their production lines without compromising overall efficiency. Selling used equipment can also help provide companies with additional funds when purchasing replacement equipment or renovating a facility. Recirculating used Ishida machinery and other packaging equipment also helps the overall economy of the packaging industry by reducing the need for expenses on manufacturing new equipment.

Companies like High Performance Packaging can also develop custom preventative maintenance schedules to make sure each machine’s components are working the way it should. High-quality packaging machinery such as Ishida’s uses top-tier construction and parts, allowing for minimal maintenance requirements. Inexpensive replacement parts are often available if you require an individual component instead of an entire replacement machine. Having used Ishida machines implemented in your packaging facility will help reduce installation and operation costs while maintaining efficiency.

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3 Common Misconceptions About Buying Used Packaging Machinery

Combi weighers from Ishida, available from HP Packaging.

If you’re interested in buying packaging equipment, but you’re on a tight budget, you may be considering purchasing used machines to save some money. You may be apprehensive to do so, however—and that’s likely because you’ve heard some of the common misconceptions about purchasing used machinery. Don’t fret—those misconceptions are just that—myths. Buying used machinery is a great way to save some money and get high quality products at the same time. Learn more about three of the common misconceptions about purchasing used machines, and why you don’t need to worry.

1) The machines won’t last as long as new ones.

The most common misconception is that purchasing used machines puts you in the position of potentially needing to replace those machines sooner than you’d need to had you purchased new machinery. That’s simply not true—at High Performance Packaging, you can trust them to last for many years to come—used machinery doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing durability or quality.

2) You won’t be able to find the name brands you trust.

In the same vein, many people believe that discounted machinery will only be available from lesser known, less trustworthy brand names. Again, this is not true. Used machinery isn’t lower quality, nor is it in worse condition than new machinery. When you purchase used machines from High Performance Packaging, you’ll have access to an inventory of machines from the brands you not only know and trust, but the brands you want to use in your packaging line. You’ll be able to purchase high quality equipment at a lower price than new machines—an ideal option for businesses on a tight budget.

3) The sellers can’t help you if the machine has any problems.

While some sellers may not be able to help you once you take the machine off your hands, that’s not true with us. At HP Packaging, our technicians and support staff are not only there to help you install the machinery if you need, but they can also help teach you and your staff how to use the machines, as well as troubleshoot problems should they arise. Our support staff is proud to have a full working knowledge of the products we sell, thanks to their 10 to 25 years of experience within the field. In addition to offering operator training and troubleshooting, we also offer a preventative maintenance program which can help keep your machinery in top shape, and line start-up help, which means you’ll have an easier time building up your packaging line from scratch.

At HP Packaging, we’re dedicated to helping our customers get not only a great deal, but great equipment and great service. Call today for more information.

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Yamato, Ishida, Combi & Bilwinco: Popular Weigher Brands

If you’re looking to purchase new or used weigher equipment for your business, you’ve probably got a few brands in mind. Whether you’re looking for a check weigher or a combination weigher, it’s always helpful to know why certain brands are more popular than others, so today we’ll take a look at some of the leading brands in the packaging equipment industry.

Yamato Weighers

Yamato builds weighers for both food and non-food industries, and for more than 80 years, they have been providing clients with unique solutions for packaging machinery. Founded in 1922, they have become a leader in the industrial weighing industry and first introduced their version of the combination weigher. They now have several locations around the globe, including Germany, Japan, Russia, France, and the UK.

Ishida Weighers

Celebrating its 120th anniversary, Ishida provides weighing and packaging equipment for the manufacturing, retail, and distribution industries. The company was started in 1893 and founded in 1948, but its first multihead weigher didn’t hit the market until 1972. Still, they have carved out a name for themselves in a few industries, and have manufacturing facilities in Korea, China, Japan, and Brazil.

Combi Weighers

What sets Combi apart from some of its competitors is that this brand focuses its energy on the food industry. In fact, the design objective for Combi was to create a food-safe machine that was not only reliable, but able to be cleaned quickly and one that required less user intervention. Their machinery is constructed to provide a cleaner way of packaging foods, allowing floor managers to increase output.

Bilwinco Weighers

Bilwinco is the company responsible for the first multihead, or combination, weigher. This machine first hit the market in the early 1960s, so it’s not surprising that the forerunner of the technology is still a major game player. This Danish company has been a market leader for over 50 years now, and has dedicated its time in business to developing and building custom packaging solutions for clients located all over the world. They provide semi- and fully-automatic units and complete packaging line machinery.
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Hayssen, Matrix & Triangle Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machines

When you’re shopping around for new or used packaging equipment, it’s not a secret that you have a good amount of choice. So how can you decide which brand to purchase from? If you’re searching for the perfect vertical form fill seal, or VFFS, equipment to add to your line, it may pay off knowing which brands are better known for their VFFS machines.

Hayssen

Hayssen Sandiacre is another big name in the packaging equipment industry. Their VFFS machines offer companies the flexibility and speed of packing up to 200 packages per minute. They currently have 9 available models, including continuous motion baggers as well as intermittent motion baggers. See more Hayssen baggers.

Matrix

Matrix is an industry leader in manufacturing vertical form fill seal packaging equipment. Since 1988, this company has been known for providing clients affordable solutions for their packaging needs. Their machines serve a range of different industries, and are available to suit different company needs. For example, if speed is the goal, there’s a machine that produces 300 units per minute, or if the product being packaged is heavy, there’s a model that allows bag weights up to 110 pounds. See Matrix VFFS bagger.

Triangle

Triangle serves primarily the food industries, packaging things like cereals, shredded cheese, coffee, produce, and more in a variety of different bag shapes. Triangle was one of the first companies to manufacture VFFS machines, and though their focus is on the food industry, they do serve other industries as well. They also offer a machine that uses ultrasonic welding technology to seal the bags, which creates 50-80% narrower seals than heat sealing does. See Triangle VFFS baggers.

Depending on what your focus is—speed, versatility, or being able to package multiple products in one bag—and what your industry is, these three VFFS manufacturers likely have a product that will suit your needs.

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