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The following is a summary of the main points to be considered
when selecting FCR or MCR tile production equipment:
· Available
financial resources (budget restraints can limit the choice to locally available
equipment).
· Required size and shape of FCR/MCR tiles (smaller
components are easier to produce and handle, and suitable for all sloped roofs;
pantiles are less sensitive to inaccuracies than Roman tiles; semi-sheets are
quicker to produce and install per unit area, but less suitable for complex
roofs, as semi sheets are more wasteful to cut than tiles).
· Required
production rate (this depends on the expected market demand and determines the
quantity of equipment needed).
· Available energy sources (not only the
costs must be considered, but also the frequency of power failures; manual
operation is always appropriate, but can be very tiring).
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Availability of spares and skilled technicians for maintenance and repairs
(machines with standardized parts create less problems).
· Professional
training (this should be an important part of the deal).
· Operational
safely (this is not usually a problem in FCR/MCR tile production).
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References (contacts with equipment users should be sought whenever possible).
. Conditions of purchase (since machines of similar types are available,
comparisons of prices, discounts for large orders, delivery time, etc. are
urgently recommended, but also - if applicable - import restrictions, after
sales service, guarantee period, etc should be taken into account).
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After sales services (not only should the manufacturers be fair enough to
rectify defects of their machines by providing technical assistance or supplying
spare parts at minimum or no-cost; users should also take the trouble to send
accounts of their experiences and suggestions for improvements to the
manufacturers, for without this feed back, no effective development is
possible).
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