It can be hard to know, sometimes it seems “normal” to have to struggle with timeouts and interruptions every day.
EFFE3ti has been producing machines for a long time and is a company that stands out for the long life of its products and the little maintenance they require over time.
But even the most durable machines have a life cycle and sooner or later the time comes when they need to be replaced to protect themselves from production delays due to breakdowns and maintenance or to switch to more up-to-date and safer models.
Some things should not be underestimated.
Safety
Working with an old machine, compliant with old safety measures, is definitely not advisable and can sometimes become dangerous for the staff.
If it is not equipped with the most up-to-date safety features, such as barriers and interlock switches, and needs to be upgraded to the latest ones, it is best to replace it because it may not be worth investing in the upgrades… and over time it may even become impossible to do so.
Electronics and Maintenance
A machine that often needs maintenance and repairs is one that undoubtedly needs replacement. It may last a little longer, but the end is near and it is worth thinking about in time.
Warehouses and distribution centers are tough places even for a machine, with hectic activity and often a lot of dust and debris. This certainly causes damage over time.
If the machine is more than 15 years old and has any problems (for example, locks or safety devices no longer working, problems with the film stretching, damaged components) it is time to replace it.
But there's more.
Spare parts
It happens that certain spare parts are discontinued over time. This can happen for major reasons, such as parts no longer being supplied to the manufacturer, or due to improvements in functionality or safety.
Getting a new machine can save you time, money, and frustration in research and servicing.
Speed
As sales and shipments increase, old technologies often can't keep up. If the machine is too slow, you risk bottlenecks right in distribution. Producing a lot and then being slowed down because of the slowness in preparing the products for shipment: minutes become hours and hours become days, causing significant losses.
A new machine is always safer and more performing.
Simple: an outdated pallet wrapper will cost you money in delays and repairs in the long run.
EFFE3ti produces machines at rotary table, to rotating arm And wrapping robots compliant with the latest European safety regulations.