Reduce uncertainty before commercial commitment
Photographs, equipment listings and seller descriptions may not provide enough information for a reliable purchasing decision. A pre-purchase inspection provides an independent view of the equipment as presented at the inspection location. The inspection scope is prepared according to the machine type, buyer concerns, documentation and operational access. It may include visual checks, equipment identification, document review, control-system review and permitted functional observations.
When this service is useful
- Buying used industrial machinery
- Purchasing equipment from an unfamiliar seller
- Buying machinery located in another country
- Confirming equipment before final payment
- Checking equipment before dismantling or shipment
- Reviewing electrical and automation configuration
- Verifying included accessories and documentation
- Identifying questions before contract signing
Typical review areas
- Machine identity and nameplates
- General physical condition
- Corrosion, damage and leakage
- Installed motors and drives
- Electrical cabinets and panels
- PLC, HMI and automation hardware
- Available software backups
- Alarm and diagnostic status
- Safety components visible within scope
- Maintenance and service records
- Operating hours where available
- Included spare parts and accessories
- Manuals and drawings
- Functional demonstration where permitted
Deliverables
- Structured inspection report
- Photographic evidence
- Equipment identification summary
- Observed condition findings
- Documentation availability
- Open technical questions
- Identified risks
- Recommended additional checks
- Optional report review call
Inspection scope and limitations
The inspection reflects the condition and information available at the time of the visit. Internal defects, hidden damage, future failures and remaining service life cannot be confirmed without specialised testing or disassembly. Any required specialist tests must be agreed separately.
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