Capital Equipment News July 2017

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Haver & Boecker’s refurbishment programme gives customers the opportunity to save as much as 40% over buying new

Price of refurbished can be as high as 50% of new equipment

Price of rebuilt can be as high as 70% of new gear

Cummins’ engine rebuild carries a new warranty of 12 months and unlimited hours

Cummins’ engine rebuild process offers “as-new” reliability and life-to- overhaul

Dura Equipment Sales is one of the local companies with the capacity to offer a broad range of equipment needs all the way from purely used to refurbished and rebuilt.

options as new gear,” says Human. Though refurbished equipment is often backed by OEM standards, it comes with a shorter warranty than that of rebuilt gear. Key considerations It is often the norm that when times are this tough, price is the prime determinant of what we buy, but when the equipment you are buying is business-critical, quality and authenticity should be your most important considerations, says Human. Different vendors use different processes, parts, levels of exactitude and quality- acceptance levels to refurbish or rebuild the equipment they sell, but Human reiterates that the bottom line is to buy from a reputable supplier if opting for second-hand machinery, whether used, refurbished or rebuilt. Human believes there is no right or wrong in any of the three options. He believes that they just suit different companies and

applications. He is of the view that used equipment (as is), is an alternative for small to medium-sized companies looking to service short-term projects, as it is a more affordable option. However, he also reiterates that there is a very big need to buy from a reputable supplier of used gear. For example, Dura’s buying process entails thorough internal and external tests, and other key considerations such as previous maintenance history and hours on the clock. “If we determine that the particular piece of equipment is not suitable for a ‘second life’, we would rather buy it for used parts, which is also a big market locally,” he says. When it comes to refurbished gear, Human says there are also several tests run on the machine to determine the extent of repair to be done. However, there is also need to consider the price factor when replacing components as they may push the price of the refurbished machine to more than half of that of a new one, which may

make it an unsustainable option. “When buying rebuilt equipment, it is of utmost significance to ascertain that the equipment unit has a warranty and maintenance programme. This way, should it fail, it will be under the same level of protection as new equipment,” he says. Pricing on rebuilt gear, for obvious reasons, is much higher than that of both used and refurbished equipment. It can go as high as 70% of that of a new machine, depending on the initial purchase price and the intensity of the rebuilding process. Making the old new again Haver & Boecker, a leading global manufacturer in processing, handling, mixing and loading systems, notes that as costs of equipment keep rising against a tough operating environment globally, purchasing new vibrating equipment is just out of reach for many companies this year. The company has since announced the

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