From output to mixing head, from control software to spare part access: a checklist for the right polyurethane machine investment.
The polyurethane machine is the heart of your production line, and the wrong choice comes back for years as scrap, downtime and waiting for service. The 10 criteria below sum up the questions to ask when comparing quotes.
- Output (g/s): Calculate it from the weight of your largest part and its fill time.
- Mixing ratio range: It should cover the chemical systems you use now and may use later.
- Metering measurement: Real-time control with flowmeters catches ratio drift instantly. MTS machines use flowmeters with 0.003 precision.
- Mixing head: Who makes the head determines how quickly spare parts arrive.
- Control system and interface: A clear HMI in your language, recipe storage and alarm history.
- Boom and reach: The boom’s swing angle decides how many moulds one machine can feed (~300° on Polymix).
- Tanks, heating and material tracking: Monitoring levels in kilograms prevents surprises.
- Service access: How many days it takes for service to arrive, and whether on-site (mobile) service is available.
- Spare part continuity: Are parts in stock or imported?
- Total cost of ownership: Purchase price + scrap + energy + maintenance + downtime.
Conclusion
It is the lowest total cost, not the cheapest quote, that pays off. Share your application with us and we will prepare a quote configured to your needs.
