Why Choose Refurbished Robots?
Determining whether to purchase new or refurbished robots to upgrade your existing system, or to invest in just one robot, is not always easy. We offer guidance to help you understand why selecting refurbished robots can be a practical way to achieve automation goals while managing costs.
Refurbished robots provide a cost-effective alternative to new robots, offering significant savings while still ensuring reliable performance. When considering the purchase of a refurbished robot, it’s crucial to assess the condition, capabilities, and total cost of ownership, which encompasses software, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance. Refurbished robots can be a wise investment for businesses looking to enhance automation while managing their budgets.
The lifespan of a new robot is approximately twenty years, depending on preventive maintenance. For refurbished robots, we conduct a thorough reconditioning check, closely following the manufacturer’s maintenance schedules. We utilize original parts and comply with the standards of the robots’ certification. Industrial robots have long service lives, making refurbished robots a sound investment.
Robot costs are declining, creating greater opportunities for medium and small-sized operations. Moreover, in a highly competitive global market, robots enable companies to maintain their competitiveness. Learn more in the IFR World Robotics Report.
Some manufacturers are looking for non-robotic application solutions, such as CNC machines and other automation, with bespoke multi-axis machines for the production line. However, these solutions are not capable of achieving the flexibility of reprogrammable robots.
Practical Automation with Refurbished Robots
Choosing refurbished robots can be a smart decision for various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of why opting for refurbished robots might be advantageous:
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Cost Savings: Refurbished robots are typically much cheaper than new ones. This can be especially beneficial for businesses with tight budgets or for smaller companies looking to automate processes without incurring high initial costs.
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Reduced Depreciation: New robots depreciate quickly once purchased and used. Refurbished robots, having already undergone their initial depreciation, can offer better value over time.
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Reliability: Many refurbished robots are thoroughly tested, repaired, and certified by professionals. This means they often come with warranties or service agreements that ensure reliability and performance.
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Sustainability: Opting for refurbished robots is an environmentally friendly choice. It helps reduce electronic waste and promotes recycling and reuse of valuable components.
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Customization and Upgrades: Refurbished robots can often be upgraded with the latest technology or customized to meet specific needs. This allows users to benefit from newer features at a lower cost.
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Shorter Lead Times: Purchasing refurbished robots can sometimes result in faster delivery compared to new ones, as the refurbishing process may be quicker than manufacturing a new unit.
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Proven Performance: Refurbished robots often come with a track record of performance. They’ve been used in real-world scenarios, and their performance data can provide insights into their reliability and effectiveness.
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Support and Maintenance: Refurbished robots from reputable sources often come with comprehensive support and maintenance services, ensuring that any issues can be addressed promptly.
Refurbished Robots for SMEs: Solutions
For many SMEs, the initial capital investment required for a robot-based solution using a new robot can be prohibitive and prevent the company from trying a robotic solution. The use of a refurbished robot, rather than a new one, can provide a significant saving of £30K per robot (for a medium-sized payload, and more for a high payload version), resulting in reduced project costs. Refurbished robots also deliver the same productivity gains and quality consistency achieved with a new robot.
Our expertise in Robotic Applications
Showcasing our expertise in robotic applications highlights our capabilities in the field. Here’s an overview of our skills:
1. Manufacturing Applications
- Welding (Arc and Spot – Mig, Tig, CMT)
- Painting
- High precision handling
- High-speed pick and place
- Palletising
- Material removal (cutting, drilling, grinding)
- Dispensing
- Machine tending
- Assembly
2. Custom Solutions
- Tailored Robotics: Custom robotic solutions tailored to client needs.
- System Integration: Integrating robotic systems with existing technologies.
- Scalability: Designing adaptable solutions that grow with business needs.
3. Training and Support
- Training Programs: Educating operators and engineers for effective implementation.
- Ongoing Support: Providing maintenance and upgrades for optimal performance.
4. Successful Case Studies
- Client Success Stories: Case studies demonstrating effective deployments.
5. Collaborative Approach
- Partnerships: Collaborating with technology partners to enhance solutions.
- Client Engagement: Involving clients to meet their expectations.
6. Compliance and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to industry standards.
- Safety Standards: Prioritizing safety in design and implementation.
Our extensive expertise in robotic applications positions us as a leader in the field, capable of delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across various industries. By leveraging, custom solutions, and a collaborative approach, we ensure that clients achieve their automation goals efficiently and effectively.
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Refurbished robots for manufacturing operations
Refurbished robots for manufacturing operations are available, ranging from automotive to plastics processing to complex handling tasks in aerospace. Robots can easily perform any repetitive manufacturing process that may be dangerous or physically demanding for humans, removing workers from strenuous tasks such as heavy lifting, areas with high levels of contamination, extreme noise, heat, and dust, among many other hazardous environments.
Robot Store offers a complete range of refurbished robots from all the leading robot manufacturers for all types of robot applications. As a robot integrator with a global client base, we understand the importance of a quick return on investment (ROI), which is especially the case when using a reconditioned robot.
TOP Five Advantages of Industrial robots
- Reliability and high-quality: Because robots have very high repeatability capability. In this way, they can consistently carry out production processes without any interruption providing high quality and low scrap rates.
- Maximising Production: An industrial robot increases speed for manufacturing processes by operating 24/7 and reducing cycle time.
- Superior safety: Using robots for repetitive tasks means fewer risks of injury for workers. For example, when manufacturing has to take place under particularly unfriendly conditions.
- Reduce Operation labour costs: Robots can free up the staff to use their skills and expertise in other areas within the company. It’s worth bearing in mind that the yearly salary for a person who is multi-disciplined dealing with many manufacturing operations is often expensive allowing the ROI to take place in a short time frame.
- Help manufacturing to keep local: Robots are not taking jobs away from local workers. If not, manufacturers require human expertise when they integrate robots into a series of operations in the production line. For example, you could have a robot welding parts that are handed off to a person task that requires a human’s intuitive qualities.
Considerations when employing Industrial Robots
- Evaluate investment: Research before you proceed with the robot investment, you need to consider all the costs, including installation and configuration. Also, consider future operations modifications and evaluate if it is possible to modify the robot programming and fixturing. Robots typically require a significant initial investment.
- Re-train your existing staff: Industrial robots need sophisticated operation, maintenance, and programming. While the number of people with these skills is growing, it’s currently limited. As a result, it’s essential to consider the personnel investment you’ll need to make to bring in that expertise or re-train the staff to take on the task.
- Consider ongoing costs: Robotic Investment reduces some manufacturing labour costs, but it is crucial to consider their ongoing expenses, for example, preventive maintenance.
- Evaluate payload and reach: Each robot manufacturer builds its robots with unique specifications. Some industrial robots have better reach capabilities than others tied to the specific application that they will perform. The payload is also a consideration and needs to be taken into account in conjunction with the reach. For example, the payload requirement might be low, but the reach required is high which would imply taking a higher payload robot than needed in order to achieve the reach value.
