Components are key
Machine bought. Yes! You can't wait to get started with it, you say. We understand like no other. However, there are still some points of interest, such as the components. The right components are an essential part of your new machine or robot. And of course you want it to last as long as possible. The investment must pay off. This is only possible with quality components.
Components are key
Components are key
Machine bought. Yes! You can't wait to get started with it, you say. We understand like no other. However, there are still some points of interest, such as the components. The right components are an essential part of your new machine or robot. And of course you want it to last as long as possible. The investment must pay off. This is only possible with quality components.
Exotic steering
Bargain made, price conscious you chose one supplier over another. As much as 10 000 euros difference for the same machine. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, it often is. Dig deeper into the details and you'll often discover where the price difference comes from. Are really all components of equivalent quality? Be critical enough. After all, the future of your business is at stake.
Chances are the cheaper supplier made compromises to keep the price down. One of the things often saved on is the PLC or controller. An exotic variant is good for your wallet in the short term, but afterwards you're often stuck with the bottom line, ending up more expensive in the end.
The lifespan of exotic components is often lower than that of quality A-brands. So they will have to be replaced sooner. That's the problem: they are not always in stock at your European supplier. With a production stop and high costs as a result. When the component finally arrives, there is no local technician who can install it... More downtime and a big financial hangover later, you realize that the 10,000 euros you saved at the start was not such a good idea.
