Evaluating the potential return on investment for molten metal handling solutions requires looking at many factors, and ladles are no exception. Initial purchase price is an important consideration, but is just one piece of the puzzle. Use the following evaluation criteria to help you determine how to increase your return on investment when purchasing foundry ladle supplies:
Which foundry ladle solution do you need?
This sounds like a simple question, but the answer can and should dictate your decisions about where to source your ladles and how to evaluate the success of your acquisition. Buying the wrong thing at a great price might look good on paper initially, but will quickly prove to be a costly mistake.
Do you need to replace a specialty ladle that’s no longer available? You’ll need a company with the expertise to refurbish or redesign a replacement for the ladle you were using.
Could you benefit from an evaluation of an existing ladle to see if it would be cheaper to rebuild rather than replace? You need a supplier that can do a proper inspection and provide a proposal for the required repairs.
Is your application heavy-duty?
A supplier that provides specialty ladles will be able to best meet the needs of demanding applications.
Modern Equipment Company meets a wide range of molten metal handling needs. Foundry specialists can design custom equipment for specific applications; evaluators can provide expert assessments of rebuilding existing equipment. Specialty pouring equipment that includes manual and hydraulic lifts, hydraulic tilt stands and transfer cars is available for demanding applications.
How fast do you need your foundry ladles and parts?
If your operations are stalled waiting for the ladle to be replaced, then you need a local company that can deliver quickly.
All Modern Equipment ladles and replacement parts are made in the USA for fast delivery throughout North America.
How long do you plan to use your industrial ladles?
If you only need light-duty ladles for a few years, then lower-cost options may suit your needs. However, in severe environments where minimizing operator fatigue, maximizing safety are important, then a more robust ladle is needed. If you want to be able to maintain and repair your ladles to keep them in use for decades, then a pouring system that’s built for longevity will provide better value than a ladle that’s meant to be replaced after a few years.
Modern Equipment manufactures a broad line of industrial ladles and offers rebuild kits and a refurbishment program to extend the life of your ladles.
To learn more about calculating the return on investment for molten metal handling solutions, contact our ladle sales team at sales@moderneq.com
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