How many spare parts should I purchase with a packaging machine?
• Set qty by annual failure rate x units x lead time: 1-2 each of heat-seal jaws, servo motors, PLC modules.
• Stock wear parts for 3-6 months: cutting blades, belts, heating elements, thermocouples, seals.
• For imported parts with lead time over 8 weeks (servo drives, HMI), stock 10% of machine count.
• Cap first spare-parts budget at 3%-5% of machine price, using same CE-certified models.
• Request spare parts list and MOQ at FAT, lock pricing for 2 years.
• Stock wear parts for 3-6 months: cutting blades, belts, heating elements, thermocouples, seals.
• For imported parts with lead time over 8 weeks (servo drives, HMI), stock 10% of machine count.
• Cap first spare-parts budget at 3%-5% of machine price, using same CE-certified models.
• Request spare parts list and MOQ at FAT, lock pricing for 2 years.