What costs should I budget for beyond the packaging machine price?
• Budget for tooling/formers and metering augers; changeover parts cost 10-25% of machine price.
• Include CE certification, FDA food-contact compliance and third-party testing fees.
• Count FAT charges, international freight, duties, crating and on-site installation/commissioning.
• Spare parts: heat-seal jaws, servo motors, PLC modules, belts; reserve 5% of machine price.
• Operator/maintenance training, PLC/HMI program backup and out-of-warranty service in year one.
• Include CE certification, FDA food-contact compliance and third-party testing fees.
• Count FAT charges, international freight, duties, crating and on-site installation/commissioning.
• Spare parts: heat-seal jaws, servo motors, PLC modules, belts; reserve 5% of machine price.
• Operator/maintenance training, PLC/HMI program backup and out-of-warranty service in year one.