Saving costs with targeted use of machine feet – how is that possible?

Why you should concern yourself with machine feet

Saving costs, that sounds basically good. But how is that possible with a technical component like machine feet?

• Are you a manufacturer of machines?

• Do you use various special machines or other machines in your company?

• Are you responsible for the spare parts procurement of these machines?

• Are you responsible for the revision of the machines in your company?

If any of the above questions apply to you then you know that machine feet seem inconspicuous if they have the desired and necessary characteristics, but even then, they can cause a lot of work and trouble.

Do you have the right machine feet in stock for the revision or final assembly of your machine? Does the thread fit? Was the load capacity calculated correctly in advance or are the feet too small? Are they equipped with the required anti-slip sole? Or can the machine feet even absorb the vibrations generated by the machine? Are machine feet available in stock with the required materials, for example in stainless steel? – This list of questions could be extended. But I think it seems to show that such a “banal” and “simple” technical component as a machine foot is more complex than is spontaneously assumed.

How you can save costs

In the following, we will show where (perhaps also in your company) costs could be saved – in the form of money or also by saving time.

Imagine you would use the same machine feet with the same dimensions (e.g. thread, screw length, plate size, with anti-vibration or anti-slip sole) for all your machines. Or you could limit yourself to a few types.

Machine feet – a banal technical component? Maybe, but we all know the saying “The devil is in the details!

your benefits

• Management of a single storage position or a few positions

• easier management for the team

• Purchase of larger quantities

• lower purchase prices due to the purchase of larger quantities

• bigger margin on your sold products / spare parts

You see, it might be worthwhile to take a closer look at the use of machine feet in your company. In any case, it is worthwhile to play through this thought experiment and then perhaps even put it into practice step by step.

We wish you much success!

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