In order to make your use of machine platform as straight forward as possible we have designed the platform to be highly user-friendly. Although the entire process is very obvious, this sections aims to clarify questions first time users might have. The buyers guide therefore supplies information regarding the possibilities that the machine platform provides prospective buyers with. The following options are discussed and explained:
In order to make use of the additional services machine platform offers prospective buyers, buyers can sign up and receive a username and password.
Searching for packaging equipment on machine platform is very straight forward. As a result of the fact that sellers provide extensive information concerning the item a number of search options can be utilized.
- Quick Search
The quick search option allows prospective buyers to search the database using keywords. With regard to the use of keywords the following general search tips can enhance the effectiveness of the search.
- Try different search words
There are many words to describe any item. Imagine which words a seller might use to describe the item you're looking for. Try several different options and combinations -- but use just two or three words at a time to be sure you get a variety of results.
- Use specific words instead of general ones
For example, a search for Leaflet equipment will return fewer, more-targeted listings than a search for Leaflet feeder.
- For a closer match, specify a date, color, or brand
For example, to find a particular Flow-wrapper, don't just type Flow-wrappers in the search box. If you're looking for a Flow-wrappers from 1990's, enter: Flow-wrapper 199*. If you want only Flow-wrappers with capable of a certain production speed, type: Flow-wrapper speed 200. Remember: be specific and narrowly define your search!
- Search titles and descriptions to get more matches
Search always looks for your keywords in the title of the items for sale. Click on search titles and descriptions under the search box to also search item descriptions. You'll get many more results.
- Add or remove the letter "s" for more resultsFor example, you''ll get two different lists of items when you search for Assembly line and Assembly lines. Try your search with and without the final "s".
- Don't use extra punctuation
Only use punctuation in your search if you expect it to be in the item title or description for which you're searching. Example Flow-wrapper etc.
- Consider browsing
If you're not searching for something specific, try browsing through the category listing pages for surprising discoveries.
- Advanced search
The advanced search option enables buyers to make use of some predefined search queries which cover some of the most important characteristics of packaging equipment. Our search engine allows you to make us of the following search elements:
- Category
Packaging equipment can be classified in a number of categories. In the case the buyer is cognizant of the category this is a very effective search tool, since it will effectively narrow your search to this specific category. As a result you will only view items which are relevant for you.
- Brand
The term brand refers to the producer of the particular packaging equipment one is looking for.
- Serial number
The search for a specific item can be narrowed when one knows the item's serial number. This allows for a search within a specific brand, which can be very useful if a large number of items from this brand are available on MachinePlatform.
- Year of construction
Sometimes the year of construction is an important criteria in the search for machinery. This options allows buyers to enter the desired year of construction. Keep in mind that is possible to search within a specific year of construction or from a specific year. In the latter case your search will effectively identify all items with the entered year of construction and those that are younger.
- Condition
This option allows you to enter the condition the items you request should be in. However keep in mind that the current state of the item oftentimes via an overhaul or revision can be altered to the condition you desire. Therefore this search option has the potential of removing viable alternatives from your search results.
- Technology
Within categories sometimes a number of different technologies are used, in which case this field allows you to choose between the different identified technologies within the category chosen in the above.
- Product/other terms
Instead of searching for the demanded packaging equipment from a machine perspective. Thus when you are not sure what type of machine you need you can search for the needed equipment from a different perspective, namely what kind of packaging function it should provide. Via the list of packaging options provided bellow one can search for the piece of equipment that delivers such a packaging function.
- Capacity
In case the demanded item should poses a certain production capacity this can be entered via this search option.
Buying machinery via machine platform is a very straightforward and reliable process. Generally transactions can be broken down in four basic steps:
- Find an item
Search by typing in a keyword for an item you're interested in, or browse through our categories.
- Learn about the item you found
Once you have found a piece of machinery that you want, you will find that a lot of essential information and oftentimes pictures have been provided by the seller. If you have any questions about the item that aren't answered in the item's description, you can request additional information and/ or make an appointment to view the equipment real life by clicking on the 'Request additional information' link.
- Purchase of an item
In the event you decide that the located packaging equipment corresponds to your criteria and you have gathered all the needed information you may wish to proceed and buy the item. To purchase the item you can contact us (info@machineplatform.com) after which we will engage in negations with the potential seller on your behalf.
- Pay for the item
When both parties have agreed to the terms of the trade and the paperwork has been filled out, the purchase is completed. The buyer then receives an invoice and pays the agreed upon amount via machine platform to the seller. By acting as an intermediary machine platform makes the buying and selling of equipment inherently more reliable and secure for both parties of the transaction.
Registering at MachinePlatform is free and easy.
You only have to register once. Just follow these two steps:
- When you register at MachinePlatform, you'll be asked to provide your basic contact information. Your information will be kept private on MachinePlatform's secure servers.
- For security purposes, you'll choose your own User ID and password for signing in to MachinePlatform.
Please Note: Your MachinePlatform ID cannot contain special characters or spaces. Once you've signed up, you can use this same ID and password for all of MachinePlatform's services.
If you forget your password, you can
request help.
That's all there is to it!
Once you have registered you will receive your User ID en password, these can subsequently be used to log-in at MachinePlatform. Throughout the site you will find links that will allow you to log-in.
In the event that our database currently does not hold the packaging equipment you were looking for, we offer registered buyers the ability to create a watch list. A watch list enables you to screen our database on an ongoing basis, for specific machinery you are interested in. The instant these items are entered into our database you will receive an email notification.
When searching our databases for packaging equipment, prospective buyers might come across a number of items that are of interest to them. As a registered buyer, you can make use of our service that allows you to save items of interest to you and add them to your favorite add list. Enabling you to keep track of and easily get back to these items.
