With the amount of manufacturing plants that have closed within the last year or two, there’s been an influx in the number of large auctions being held to purge equipment. However, there is a lot to take into account when you are considering purchasing used robots from an auction. Here are a few things to remember:
- Cost – Most companies are drawn to auction robots firstly because of the reduced cost. These robots do, of course, come at a cheaper rate. However, while you may pay less at an auction for a used robot, there always the unknowns that arise after you have purchased the robot and you attempt running it. Always factor in extra costs into your budget for these robots, in case of necessary repairs.
- Downtime – The robots that are being auctioned may have been sitting without running for a significant amount of time. It’s important to consider the affect this may have on the condition of the robot. For instance, if it were not in production for a prolonged length of time, there may be problems with grease breakdown, dead batteries, removed software or corruption, etc.
- Learning Curve & Support – Take into consideration that when you’re not purchasing directly from a reseller, chances are you’re also not going to have immediate access to the technical support and expertise that most resellers offer.
We suggest going directly to a reseller or distributor because of the total value in the purchase. KC Robotics, Inc. offers robots that have been fully reconditioned and maintained properly, a 13 month robot parts warranty, and support from skilled service technicians!
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The robotics industry in the recent was facing a slowdown, but the automation market is now picking up well in the developing countries especially in India and China.
In case you’d like to read more on the robot applications, here is the link for good info http://www.abb.com/product/us/9AAC129474.aspx
Cheers all –
Prabhu
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