Total Cost of Ownership

The Total cost of ownership (TCO) refers the total cost a machine has over its entire lifespan. This includes the purchase price, spare parts, maintenance costs, production time and inventory costs. When calculating the TCO of a bag placing machine, for example, you need to consider the total cost of film over its lifetime. What is really interesting to know in the end is; what do I pay per right placed bag?

Premade bags

Choosing preformed EasyOpen bags instead of bags from a roll can significantly impact the TCO. With preformed bags, you only pay for the weight of the bags themselves, eliminating the expense associated with the entire roll. This approach reduces costs and ensures that you're not paying for unused or wasted material.

Less material

Another aspect that contributes to a lower Total cost of ownership (TCO) is the strength and thinness of the bags. Strong and thin bags require less material, resulting in reduced waste and cost savings. By minimizing the amount of material used per bag, you can lower your overall expenses while maintaining the necessary durability.

Maintenance and production downtime

In terms of maintenance and downtime, opting for bagging solutions with fewer technological complexities can be advantageous. Simplified systems require less maintenance, resulting in reduced downtime and associated costs and a longer machine lifespan. Less downtime means more uptime of your machine and your operational efficiency and output increases. In addition, there is less downtime using pre-formed bags because they can be refilled while the machine is running. With bags from a roll, it is usually necessary to stop the machine to insert a new roll.

Summarizing: Focus on the TCO, not only on the purchase price

Taking these facts in consideration while thinking about purchasing a bagging solution. This allows you to make a more informed choice. The focus on low costs per well-placed bag throughout its lifespan, including purchase price, film, maintenance, spare parts, and inventory costs, highlights the importance of optimizing resources and minimizing waste.

By choosing preformed EasyOpen bags, paying only for the weight of the bags, utilizing strong and thin materials, and prioritizing simplicity in technology, you can achieve a more cost-effective bagging solution while maximizing production time and minimizing downtime.

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