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Citation
(1999), "Pressflow's 'new for old' scheme tops 300", Industrial Robot, Vol. 26 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.1999.04926fab.009
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Pressflow's 'new for old' scheme tops 300
Pressflow's "new for old" scheme tops 300
Keyword: Robots
Pressflow Robots has re-manufactured its 300th robot as part of a refurbishment service aimed at helping injection moulders to maximise investment in capital equipment (see Plate 5).
Plate 5Pressflow
Robots has re-manufactured its 300th robot as part of a refurbishment service
aimed at helping injection moulders to maximise investment in capital equipment
Pressflow, the robot arm of flexible handling specialists Modular Handling, developed the service in response to growing customer needs according to Sales Director Roger Austin who said:
As a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new robots, the "new for old" philosophy sees the total re-engineering of robots including software upgrades, new end-of arm-tooling, updated safety systems, worn part and drive replacement, updated control systems and the latest interface technology.
With an assigned service engineering team, robots are collected, refurbished and re-installed with minimal disruption to production. The service is fast becoming a popular choice for leading moulders who are building the refurbishment into annual planned maintenance strategies.
The scheme is an integral part of Modular Handling's commitment to a seamless handling service according to Customer Care Manager Alf Gretton:
Our robots are built to operate, but harsh working environments and trends towards 24-hour up-time levels will eventually take their toll. Robot refurbishment is part of a wider strategy to support injection moulders with a professional after-sales service - from planned maintenance and staff training through to engineering advice and all-round customer care.
For further information please contact Roger Austin, Sales Director, Modular Handling. Tel: +44 (0)121-250 2500 or Matthew Bythell, Group Marketing, Modular Industries. Tel: +44 (0)121-766 7979.