HOW TO CHOOSE A SECOND-HAND PELLET MACHINE

So limited the input, some clients choose a 2nd hand machine for a start. 

Even as a second-hand wood pellet machine, it is a kind of equipment that can compress wood chips, straw, and other biomass materials into granules and is widely used in agriculture, forestry, energy, and other fields. 

Of course the cost is lower thana new pellet machine, but you need to pay more attention to some points to avoid suffered a great loss.  

I will introduce several tips on how to purchase a second hand wood pellet machine.

1. Understand what you really need. 

In the market, different wood pellet machines have different specifications, outputs, power, size, and other parameters. 

To choose the right model to balance your own production scale, raw material type, application, and other factors. Generally speaking, Larger output with high power consumption and higher price with bigger area cooupied. Small scale for household, better to go for flat die pellet mill instead of ring die pellet machine.

2. Inspect the appearance and internal structure of the machine. 

To purchasing a second-hand wood pellet machine, it is necessary to carefully inspection only only the appearance, but also the internal structure of the machine if damaged, rusted, deformed, etc. Pay more attention to the Core components of the machine, like the assembly process, die and rollers, motor, reducer, etc. 

3. Check the maintenance of the machine. 

The proper maintenance will influence the service life and performance of a wood pellet machine. Try to get more information about the maintenance and spare parts, etc.  Generally speaking, the degree of old and new directly affects the price of the mill.

4. Compare offers and services from different sellers. 

Regular professional sellers will provide more favorable prices and better services, including transportation, installation, commissioning, training, after-sales, etc. If possible, it is best to go to the seller's site to see the actual condition of the machine and conduct a test run.

In short, It is good to have a start with a new machine. But if you choose a second-hand wood pellet machine, Choose the branded machines at least. 

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