Long lead times and rising equipment costs continue to create challenges for manufacturers expanding capacity, replacing aging equipment, or supporting changing production needs.
In some applications, purchasing new equipment may not be the only path to increase capacity. Reconditioning existing equipment can help manufacturers reduce lead times, manage capital costs, and extend equipment lifecycle value.
When Reconditioning Makes Sense
Reconditioning strategies are often considered when manufacturers are:
- Replacing obsolete equipment
- Working within compressed production timelines
- Managing capital expenditure constraints
- Modifying existing production lines
- Searching for difficult-to-source machinery
Depending on the application, projects may include controls upgrades, mechanical and electrical improvements, cosmetic restoration, or production-specific modifications designed to align equipment with current operational requirements.
A Recent Reconditioning Project
One recent SIGMA Integration project involved a manufacturer searching for a specialty bliss box case former that was difficult to source through traditional channels. After new equipment availability became a challenge, an off-market used machine was identified and evaluated for reconditioning.
The project included:
- Mechanical and electrical improvements
- Controls upgrades
- New change parts
- Updated recipe for the customer’s case specifications
- PP&S (Paint, Polish, and Shine) cosmetic restoration