Buyers Guide

What to look for during a Machinery Inspection

USE OF THE GUIDE

The check-list of specifications which follows has been prepared only for the most commonly traded machines, and is intended as a guide to securing the maximum amount of information on a particular machine that might be needed by a buyer or seller.

Certain information is BASIC TO ALL MACHINES and will not be repeated!
This basic information is as follows:

Certain other information is SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR ALL MACHINES and will not be repeated!
This information is as follows:

• Complete description of electrical system showing horsepower, voltage & speed of motors - 
      whether AC, DC, Variable speed; control panels, safety controls, switches, etc.
• Overall machine dimensions (floor space occupied)
• Weight, basic per catalog, or actual from shipping papers
• If special or unusual machine, explanation of its operation and application
• Brief history of use - type of plant where used - production or maintenance - heavy or light use, etc.
• Condition of machine: AS IS, RECONDITIONED, REBUILT, ETC. Can it be seen under power? 
     Is machine assembled for inspection?
• Location, and if sold loaded (F.O.B. Truck or Car). 
      If customer pays loading charges, indicate approximate costs, etc.
• Terms of sale and guarantee
• Photograph of machine, if available
• Any mechanical or electrical safety devices
• Any attachments or accessories not shown in particular category

Select a Machine type

For tips on what to look for during machine inspection:
AUTOMATIC SCREW MACHINES & CHUCKERS
HAND SCREW MACHINES
BALANCING MACHINES, DYNETRIC OR STATIC
BORING, JIG (See Jig Borers)
BORING MACHINES (Also Horiz. Drilling Machines)
BORING MILLS, HORIZ.  
BORING MILLS, VERTICAL (Incl. Vert. Turret Lathes)
BRAKES, PRESS
BROACHES (Horizontal or Vertical)
CHUCKERS (See Auto, Screw Machines)
COMPARATORS (Bench or Pedestal)
DRILLS, MULTIPLE SPINDLE
DRILLING MACHINES, FLOOR AND UPRIGHT
DRILLS, RADIAL
GEAR CHECKERS (See Gear Lappers & Testers)
GEAR FINISHERS (See Gear Shapers)
GEAR HOBBERS
GEAR LAPPERS OR SHAVERS
GEAR SHAPERS
GRINDERS, CENTERLESS
GRINDERS, CYLINDRICAL (Plain or Universal)
GRINDERS, DISC DOUBLE SPINDLE (Opposed)
GRINDERS, DISC (Single End or Double End)
GRINDERS, INTERNAL
GRINDERS, SURFACE (Horizontal & Vertical Reciprocating)
GRINDERS, SURFACE (Rotary)
GRINDERS, THREAD
GRINDERS, TOOL & CUTTER
HEADERS, COLD
HONING MACHINES
IRONWORKERS
JIB BORERS
KEYSEATERS
LATHES, AUTO. PRODUCTION
LATHES, ENGINE OR TOOLROOM
LATHES, TURRET
MILLING MACHINES, HORIZONTAL (Knee Type)
MILLING MACHINES, PROD-HORIZ-DUPLEX
MILLERS, THREAD
MILLING MACHINES, VERTICAL
MULT-AU-MATIC PRODUCTION CHUCKING & TURNING MACHINE
PLANERS, DOUBLE HOUSING OR OPENSIDE
PRESSES, DIEING - HIGH SPEED
PRESSES, STRAIGHT SIDE
PRESSES, HYDRAULIC
PRESSES, O.B.I.
PRESSES, PUNCH
PRESSES, TOGGLE DRAWING OR ECCENTRICK SHAFT
PROFILER & MILLER, VERT.
PUNCHES & SHEARS, POWER  
ROLL FORMING MACHINES
ROLLS, PLATE BENDING
SAWS, BAND OR HACK  
SCREW MACHINES, HAND (See Automatics)
SHAPERS, HORIZ. & VERT.(Including Slotters)
SHEARS, POWER SQUARING
SHEARS, ROTARY
TAPPING MACHINES
THREADING MACHINES, BOLT & PIPE
THREAD ROLLERS TURRET LATHES, VERT  
Boring Mills, Vert)
UPSETTING OR FORGING MACHINES
WELDERS, SPOT
WIRE STRAIGHTENING & CUTTING MACHINES