If you are investing in a plate roll machine for the first time, or just replacing an obsolete piece of equipment, there are different keys that you should follow to make sure you are investing in a piece of equipment that will be well priced, and right for your company. Manufacturers must make careful assessments when evaluating the addition of new plate-rolling equipment.

Debt capital is still available to purchase new machinery, but paying back the loan will not yield a satisfactory return on investment unless the equipment adds value to the production. Unfortunately, many buyers end up purchasing equipment that lacks the capability and flexibility to meet production volumes and tolerances, simply because they don’t understand all available options and considerations.

The first tip before you buy has to do with how you invest your money. Don’t go after five percent of your business with ninety percent of your money.

When a fabricating business provides a wide range of products, too much emphasis can be placed on the top end. For example, a manufacturer might offer metal rolling on all material between 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch.

However, that 3/4-inch material might only represent five percent of annual production. So when choosing a plate roller, carefully evaluate the cost of the equipment against the benefit to the business.

It might not make sound business sense to buy a more expensive plate roller when a less expensive machine can satisfy the bulk of your production needs. There’s little payback for that five percent, especially when a 3/4-inch plate roller can cost as much as thirty percent over that of a 1/2-inch machine.

Oftentimes, it’s more cost-effective to decline the high-end work or have it jobbed out. Next, focus on efficient output.

In plate rolling, material handling takes up to eighty percent of production time. Therefore, engineers should make sure the specified plate-roll machine is integrated properly into the production line or an unforeseen bottleneck could occur.

Equipment features and accessories that accelerate production should also be considered. For instance, modern rolling machines can be specified with a robotic arm to automatically pick up a work in progress, set it on a vacuum feed table, roll it and then eject the piece onto the next station.

Programmable logic control allows an operator to fine tune the rolling process to fit either a free-wheeling conveyor, a palletized set up or any other material handling system. The design of the plate roller itself can also make a significant Tadalis SX difference in production volumes.

Size for size, four-roll machines can roll thirty percent thinner material than three-roll and double-pinch machines. These features, combined with advanced technology, make four-roll machines up to three hundred percent more efficient than three-roll machines.

Four-roll machines that utilize hydraulics can speed the bending process by as much as seventy percent over that of a three-roll machine, vastly accelerating production times. Last, seek energy-efficient, low maintenance machinery.

Businesses in almost every state must now grapple with increasing energy costs. Any new equipment must be selected with its power-consumption demands in mind.

Less advanced rolling machines rely on inefficient components such as chains and connecting links, multiple gear trains and bronze bushings. The inherent inertia and drag required to operate the rollers with this type of older equipment reduces motor efficiency by up to seventy percent.

Modern machines can reduce almost ninety nine percent of drive-line friction by incorporating attributes such as spherical ball bearings, independent Cialis hydraulic planetary gear drives and a swing-guide system. Eliminating the need for secondary reduction gearing, connecting arms, synchronization devices and clutches can represent up to a thirty percent energy saving.

Complicated transmission systems are not very energy efficient, which is why some machines require a 20-hp motor to do the same work that a line of rollers does with a 10-hp motor. A powertrain with fewer moving parts also translates to lower maintenance costs.

Additionally, self-sealed bearings and encased drives eliminate the need for frequent lubrication. Traditionally geared machines must be greased and maintained on almost a daily basis.

As you can see, there are many factors to be considered when buying an expensive plate roll machine for your manufacturing company. Take the time to really research out the different models, and the different ways you could go about meeting your needs-your equipment doesn’t have to drain your funds-just find the one that is right for all of your needs.

Author Bio: Jack R. Landry has used metalworking equipment for the last 11 years and written hundreds of articles about industrial equipment and Durma machinery and tools.

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Jack R. Landry
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