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Is Buying Used Packaging Equipment Risky?

In today’s fast-paced economy, it’s never surprising that people are always looking for a less expensive way of getting things done. Manufacturers may want to expand their packaging lines in order to do more, but may be discouraged by high prices attached to packing machinery. Used options are available, but a lot of people are put off by the word “used,” writing the machines off as being rife with problems or needing mechanical work or repairs. The truth of the matter is, while some companies may sell used equipment as-is, we’re committed to only offering our clients refurbished equipment that is ready to go, running properly, and that will last your company for years to come.

Getting Top Brand Names for Less

When you’re looking at top brand names for your packaging line, you may experience a bit of sticker shock, especially if you’re buying multiple machines. Buying used machinery is a great way to get a deal on machines you both need and want, but it doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing quality—refurbished machinery is brought back to top standards before being resold, which means you’ll be getting a great machine that will serve you for years at a bargain price. What’s not to love about that? You can choose from brands you know and trust, like Triangle, Hayssen, Matrix, Bosch, and many, many more.

Continual Customer Support

Perhaps even better than getting a great price, though, is getting continued customer support from the vendor you purchase machinery from. Many used packaging equipment sellers are once-and-done sellers, meaning they will sell equipment to manufacturers, but if those buyers have questions about how to use or troubleshoot their new machinery, they’re pretty much out of luck. Purchasing used equipment shouldn’t feel like a gamble, which is why we’re proud to provide our clients with the help they need to maintain, operate, or even fix their equipment. You should not need to worry about whether you’re trading quality for price when you purchase used equipment. With HP Packaging, you won’t have to.

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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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