A vertical storage carousel represents a substantial business investment. Yes, you will likely recoup that investment over time, not least in terms of the cost of time saved, but you still need to find – and to justify – the purchase price.
If you are currently in the market for an automated storage system and looking for carousels for sale, bear in mind that you can buy carousels second-hand as well as new. They may be bought direct from the current owner; via auction; or from an experienced reseller.
When finding storage carousels that are second-hand, you have two major advantages: they are available immediately, with no lead time, and they are far cheaper to purchase.
In the interests of balance, we also need to mention the biggest disadvantages when it comes to buying a carousel second-hand: unless you buy from a reseller, it’s your responsibility to dismantle it, transport it to where you want it be situated, and then reassemble it ready for use.
Three top tips to buying second hand storage carousels
Here are our three top tips for successfully buying a second-hand vertical storage carousel:
1. Make sure it’s the right size to fit into the space available. You need to know the maximum height, depth and width your building can accommodate. Remember to allow enough space to facilitate access for operators. You also have to be able to get it into the building it will be used in, so make sure there’s adequate access.
2. Make sure the internal capacity/configuration is suitable for your needs.Customising a system without specialist skills and knowledge can make it irreparable.
3. Consider working with a reputable reseller who can advise you on a machine that is suitable for your purposes. You can buy direct from a previous owner, but that has inherent risks – it’s not their fault if the carousel is damaged in transit or doesn’t work on reassembly, for example, as it is the buyer’s responsibility to move it. If you are buying from auction, the same caveats with regard to dismantling, shipping and reassembly apply – all of these are the buyer’s responsibility.
Why is that such a big issue?
Well, those machines contain thousands of intricate parts to enable them to work in the way that they do. If those parts are mishandled during transportation, or either of the processes of disassembly and reassembly are not managed correctly, you might end up with nothing more than an expensive piece of scrap metal. A reputable reseller with specialist knowledge will take care of all that for you.
Customised configurations
If you’re fortunate enough to find a used model that suits your needs perfectly you will simply need to disassemble, move and reassemble the machine. In our experience, most users of automated storage need at least some customisations, from arrangement of shelves to adjustments to the height of the machine. These can only be carried out by an experienced team.
Get in touch for help and advice on finding storage carousels for sale
Linpic are market leaders in the supply and maintenance of storage carousel machinery. We have over a quarter of a century of experience in our field.
When it comes to carousels for sale , Linpic always has a good selection of used equipment available. Check our stock of used equipment on the website, but also bear in mind most of our machines sell so fast they never make it that far.
If you need advice, or don’t see what you are looking for online, give us a call. We’re always happy to help when it comes to second-hand vertical storage carousels and, if you’re looking for something specific, we’re well-placed to help you find the ideal machine to meet that need.