Used Forge Press for sale (12,289)

Condition: refurbished (used), Automatic line for forging / hot stamping Installed after refurbishing in 2015 and having run for not more than 1,000 hours, condition is excellent. ➢ ADIGE CM 500 AUTOMATIC SAW ➢ 50 KW INDUCTION OVEN Isdpfxozcdluo Am Djbc ➢ ELECTRONIC AUTOMATION SYSTEM ➢ VACCARI SCREW PRESS 180 screw diameter ➢ 10-POINT AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM ➢ BALCONI 50T TRIMMING PRESS ADIGE CM 500 AUTOMATIC SAWING MACHINE WITH 3.5-METER AUTOMATIC BAR LOADER Technical specifications: -Min./max. cutting capacity: 8 mm / 60 mm diameter -Standard cutting speed: ADIGE SALA. -Head motor power: (50 Hz) 2.2 kW -End-of-bar scrap equal to or shorter than the usable piece -Central hydraulic tank capacity: 200 liters -Cutting emulsion tank capacity: 50 liters -Weight: approx. 1,200 kg -Siemens electrical components 50 kW INDUCTION OVEN WITH 1 INDUCTOR (8–20 mm) with ELECTRONIC LOADING ARM For horizontal and vertical loading of work pieces Features a brushless motor, programmable axes, and press interpolation with electric axes; electronic components: Siemens Load capacity: 4 kg; vertical stroke: 80 mm; power supply: Electro-pneumatic VACCARI SCREW PRESS 180 screw diameter Technical specifications: -Screw diameter: 180 mm -Theoretical pressure: 300 tons -Table dimensions: 430 x 550 mm -Slide dimensions: 500 x 650 mm -Ram stroke: 350 mm -Distance between uprights below the guides: 450 mm -Distance between uprights within the guides: 350 mm -Max. height between table and ram: 650 mm -Strokes per minute: 35 -Table height under the guides: 300 mm -Main motor: hp 30 -Machine dimensions: 4100 x 2600 x 2200 mm -Approximate weight: 11,000 kg NEW SIEMENS S7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW PNEUMATIC SYSTEM NEW LUBRICATION SYSTEM BALCONI 50T TRIMMING PRESS Technical specifications: -Power: 50 tons -Table dimensions: 800 x 500 mm -Ram dimensions: 440 x 380 mm -Max. die height: 400 mm -Adjustable stroke: 100 mm -Strokes per minute: 35–100 -Main motor power: 5.5 kW

Condition: used, Year of construction: 1961, Impact energy: 2040 Stroke: 660 mm Strokes per minute: 100/min Throat depth: 750 mm Distance between lower anvil and ram guide edge: 660 mm Drive power: 75.0 kW Weight: 32 t Hammer weight: 16.5 t Anvil weight: 15.5 t Ram weight: 750 kg Ibjdpfx Aszypd Nom Djc

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2008, machine/vehicle number: 100.06238, functionality: fully functional, hydraulic forging hammer (H2) Manufacturer: LASCO Type: HO - U 630 SO Year of manufacture: 2008 Impact energy: 63 kJ Impact frequency: approx. 85/min Isdpfxsziw Nls Am Dobc Ram speed: up to 5 m/s Ram stroke: 520 to 760 mm Ram depth: 750 mm Ram weight: 4,300 kg Central lubrication with hydraulic oil Filter circuit with cooling

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 1999, machine/vehicle number: 100.981.48, functionality: fully functional, hydraulic forging hammer (H1) Manufacturer: LASCO Type: HO - U 400 SO Year of manufacture: 1999 Impact energy: 40 kJ Ram stroke: 710 mm Ram weight: 3,000 kg Ibedpfx Ameziw Nxe Doc Machine foundation with spring damping elements, forging furnace, gas-heated, power output: 800 kW, underfire zone, pre- and main chamber burner, work platform

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 1976, functionality: fully functional, hydraulic forging hammer (H5) Manufacturer: BECHE Type: KGH 31.5 Year of manufacture: 1976 Energy: 31.5 kJ Machine foundation with spring damping elements Isdjziw N Eopfx Am Djbc Forging furnace Gas-heated Power: 400 kW New Siemens S7 control system, refurbished

Condition: used, machine/vehicle number: 27742, type of input current: three-phase, pressing force: 200 t, table width: 1,200 mm, table length: 1,000 mm, ram plate width: 160 mm, distance table to ram: 500 mm, overall weight: 23,600 kg, distance between stands: 350 mm, ram adjustment: 100 mm, stroke rate (max.): 35 1/min, MINALI mechanical eccentric press model 2MI 200, 200 tons, high-rigidity double-column frame, Italian industrial construction. Robust and heavy-duty machine (approx. 23,600 kg), ideal for: Blanking Sheet metal stamping Bending Light deep drawing General mechanical operations Equipped with: Slide stroke 250 mm Ram adjustment 100 mm Table size 1200 x 1000 mm 35 strokes/min Main motor 20 HP Pneumatic system Centralized lubrication Pedal and push-button control Anti-repeat system Emergency stop Iodpfx Aeyutk Djm Dsbc Machine complete with original electrical cabinet and technical documentation.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2018, machine/vehicle number: DF0163, pressing force: 800 t, pressure:800 t distance between columns:1200 mm stroke:500 mm total power requirement:85 kW weight of the machine ca.:40 t dimensions:4100 x 3500 x 6650 mm draw back pressure:80 t Master cylinder:1 Stück column diameter:250 mm dayligth:1000 mm Table dimensions:1300 x 1100 mm ram surface:1300 x 1100 mm Iedpfx Amedxvfpe Dsbc :800 mm table height over floor:950 mm table load:5 t pre-running speed:250 mm/sec return speed:150 mm/sec :1000 l :10 mm/sec :inbegriffen ? :inbegriffen ? :inbegriffen ? :inbegriffen ? :inbegriffen (800 x 530mm) ? :inbegriffen (800 x 530mm) ?

Condition: good (used), Tranklein BP bookbinding press for pad/block pressing The machine is in very good condition, fully functional, and ready for production. Power supply: 380V. Fast operation. Hydraulic power unit. Ibjdpfx Amjz S Utlo Dec Format: 340 x 260 mm. Stack height: 820 mm. Adjustable pressing force, max. 2500 kg. Weight: 250 kg. Mounted on casters for easy movement.

Condition: used, Year of construction: 1983, nominal force 2500 t stroke 600 mm cycle time 13 - 18 s distance between columns 1720 mm Isdpfxezrpulo Am Dobc Distance table/ram, max. stroke up, adjustment up 2600 mm table surface area 1720 x 1800 mm allowed max. force 4000 t blow die to die 5000 t ram surface 2100 x 1320 mm capacity of ejector in table 40 t ejector stroke in table 250 mm ejector surface area in table 900 x 820 mm capacity of ejector in ram 6 t ejector stroke in ram 40 mm spindle diameter 425 mm power requirement 900,0 kW weight 335,0 t Dimensions (WxDxH) 3,4 x 4,6 x 9,7 m height over floor 8,3 m fully automated forging line / spindle press with automation for the production of flanged shafts for hot forming only with reversible AC motor, pneumatic brake, plate ejector in table (40 t / 250 mm), ejector in ram (6 t / 40 mm), lifting device for repositioning, marking, tool change, insertion device, tilting device, loading and unloading arm, rotary table, circular oil lubrication, centralised grease lubrication cycle time approx. 13 - 18 s as is where is, WITHOUT putting into operation

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 1998, functionality: fully functional, power: 44 kW (59.82 HP), input voltage: 400 V, input current: 68 A, table width: 2,250 mm, table length: 4,000 mm, OTT press – 4000x2250 mm working surface Programmable control, heated platens, Ibjdjz Rn Sfepfx Am Djc 8-cylinder hydraulic pressing system. Heated vertical working surface (can also be used horizontally). For sale in excellent technical condition!

Condition: excellent (used), functionality: fully functional, Manufacturer: Šmeral Type of machine: Hot forging press Iedpjzxhzwsfx Am Dsbc Rated pressing force: 1,000 t Ram stroke: 220 mm Stroke rate: 100 strokes/min Table size: 995 × 950 mm Ram adjustment: 10 mm Stroke of upper ejector: 35 mm Drive power: 40 kW Weight: approx. 45 t

Condition: good (used), Year of construction: 1985, Manufacturer: RADAELLI Model: 1000/S2 Year: 1985 Condition: Used Stock number: 0388 Press force: 1000 tons Iodpfoyrigpox Am Dsbc Press points: 2 Ram dimensions: 2,820 x 2,200 mm Table size: 3,150 x 2,200 mm Ram stroke: 500 mm Die height at BDC: 1,000 mm Ram adjustment: 190 mm Strokes per minute: 15 spm Pneumatic cushion present

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2002, functionality: fully functional, Total press force: 16,000 kN Force application point before the PMI: 18 mm Number of strokes adjustable continuously in automatic mode: 10 - 22 1/min Slide stroke: 605 mm Slide adjustment: 400 mm Mold height (stroke downwards, adjustment upwards): 1300 mm Table dimensions: 4500 × 2300 mm Slide dimensions: 4500 × 2300 mm Table height from the ground: 600 mm Table stroke: T-Track Transfer stroke: 0 - 1200 mm Internal clearance of the guide shoulder for the clamping pins (min.): 800 mm Internal clearance of the guide shoulder for the clamping pins (max.): 2400 mm Lifting stroke: 0 - 280 mm Cushions in the base (hydraulic): 2 pcs. Positioning of both cushions: Motorized and adjustable Cushion force: 300 - 2000 kN Cushion stroke: 0 - 250 mm Cushion surface area: 1600 × 950 mm Pneumatic cushion in the slide: 2 pcs. Cushion force in the slide: 55 - 550 kN Maximum cushion stroke in the slide: 150 mm Left slide cushion surface area: 1450 × 1600 mm Right slide cushion surface area: 1300 × 1600 mm Maximum weight of the upper part of the mold: 36,000 kg Maximum total weight of the mold: 40,000 kg Technical data for the CISAM line: Iodpfx Aszldwusm Dobc • Strip width: 300 - 1600 mm • Strip thickness: 0.5 - 3.0 mm • Tensile strength: 600 MPa • Yield strength: 400 MPa • Feed rate: 200 - 1300 mm • Feed accuracy: ±0.1 mm • Maximum feed cross-section: 4,000 mm² • Strip entry height above the table: 500 - 800 mm • Maximum coil weight: 25,000 kg • Coil outer diameter: 900 - 1,855 mm • Mandrel expansion range: 500 - 610 mm • Nominal coil inner diameter: 610 mm • Straightening rollers: 9 pcs. • Straightening unit with cassette construction

Condition: good (used), Year of construction: 1989, total height: 6,450 mm, For sale Beche short-stroke die hammer KGH 4B. Machine weight 65 t Working capacity 40 kJ max. impact frequency 98 min max. usable number of blows 41 min max. bear stroke 790 mm Machine is disassembled Technical data on request Ibjdpfxort Uc Ee Am Dec

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2016, stroke length: 350 mm, total width: 3,350 mm, total height: 5,500 mm, overall weight: 100,000 kg, product length (max.): 4,100 mm, Mechanical stamping press manufactured in 2016. This HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-600 features a press capacity of 600 tons and a stroke length of 350 mm. It includes a slide area of 2900 x 1300 mm and a bolster area of 3000 x 1400 mm. If you are looking to get high-quality stamping capabilities, consider the HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-600 machine we have for sale. Contact us for further details. • Press capacity: 600 ton • Rated tonnage point above B.D.C.: 7 mm • Number of strokes: 30 SPM • Stroke length: 350 mm • Die height: 600 mm • Slide adjustment: 120 mm • Slide area (L x W): 2900 x 1300 mm • Bolster area (L x W): 3000 x 1400 mm • Bolster thickness: 240 mm • Working height: 1300 mm • Side opening: 1450 x 750 mm • Main motor: AC 55 kW x 4 / VS 75 kW x 4 • Slide adjustment motor: 5.5 kW x 6 • Air pressure: 5 kg/cm² • Die cushion capacity: 16 x 2 ton • Die cushion stroke: 130 mm • Pad area (L x W): 1400 x 650 mm • Quantity available: 5 units • Pricing note: indicated price is per individual machine Ibodpfx Amsz Sqf Ro Dec Additional equipment • Shuttle transfer robot/system • Included when purchasing the complete package of machines • Available separately at EUR 120,000 Technical Specification Stamping Force 6000 Kn

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2008, 2008 Axe & Status Durma E40300 CNC Hydraulic Press Brake With Durma DU6000 Control & Assorted Press Brake Tooling Iodjz Rw Rwspfx Am Djbc Capacity 4,050 Width x 300 Tonne Bending Force. Stroke 245mm. Distance Between Columns 3,550mm. Maximum Top Tool Weight 75kg. Maximum Bottom Tool Weight 87kg. S/No. 7553083315 (2008). With Tooling Rack With Contents Of Press Brake Tooling, Trolley With Press Brake Tooling, Sick Safety Light Guards, Foot Switch & 2 Front Arm Supports. Overall Dimensions L5,600 x W2,500 x H3,100mm. Weight 17,500kg.

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2016, stroke length: 280 mm, total width: 3,050 mm, total height: 5,000 mm, product length (max.): 4,000 mm, Mechanical stamping press manufactured in 2016. This HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-500 features a press capacity of 500 tons and a stroke length of 280 mm. It includes a slide area of 2800 x 1200 mm and a bolster area of 3000 x 1300 mm. If you are looking to get high-quality stamping capabilities, consider the HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-500 machine we have for sale. Contact us for further details. • Press capacity: 500 ton • Rated tonnage point above BDC: 7 mm • Strokes per minute: 30 SPM • Stroke length: 280 mm • Die height: 550 mm • Slide adjustment: 120 mm • Slide area (L x W): 2800 x 1200 mm • Bolster area (L x W): 3000 x 1300 mm • Bolster thickness: 235 mm • Working height: 1300 mm • Side opening (W x H): 1200 x 700 mm • Main motor: AC 45 kW x 4 / VS 55 kW x 4 • Slide adjustment motor: 3.7 kW x 6 • Air pressure required: 5 kg/cm² • Die cushion capacity: 16 x 2 ton Iodoz Sqiijpfx Am Djbc • Die cushion stroke: 130 mm • Pad area (L x W): 1400 x 650 mm Technical Specification Stamping Force 5000 Kn

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2021, 2021 Morgan Rushworth XPE CNC 3100/100 CNC Pressbrake With ESA Bend CNC Touch Screen Controller Ijdpoz H U Ukofx Am Debc Bending Power 100 Tonne. Bending Length 3,100mm. 'Y' Axis Approach Speed 75mm/sec. 'Y' Axis Bending Speed 10mm/sec. 'Y' Axis Return Speed 75mm/sec. 'X' Axis Travel 750mm. 'R' Axis Travel 160mm. Stroke 240mm. Daylight 505mm. Motor Power (2) 5.5kW. Nominal Power (Excluding Options) 21kW. With 2 Back Gauge Fingers, 2 Sheet Support Arms & Foot Switch. S/No. B28015 (2021). Overall Dimensions L4,350 x W2,040 x H2,515mm. Weight 5,900mm.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, functionality: fully functional, pressing force: 100 t, stroke length: 380 mm, table width: 300 mm, table length: 1,500 mm, throat depth: 1,100 mm, TECHNICAL DETAILS Pressing force: 100 t Max. stroke: 380 mm Stroke length: 100 mm Overhang: 1,100 mm Ijdpfx Amszxcldo Djbc Vertical adjustment: 750 mm Table length: 1,500 mm Table width: 300 mm Width between uprights: 1,100 mm Clearance under the hydraulic cylinder: approx. 1,100 mm MACHINE DETAILS Press type: Single-acting Control system: Conventional Motor power: 3.0 kW Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 1,450 x 800 x 2,200 mm Net weight: 970 kg Shipping packages: 1 unit EQUIPMENT Movable press cylinder Documentation CE certificate CE marking

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2002, functionality: fully functional, REF: MM6296 1 x Offshell Services Ltd twin-lane shellfish peeling machine with 2 x Podmores feeding hoppers. Technical specification ⚙️ ✅ Manufacturer – Offshell Services Ltd. ✅ Model – The Offshell Press MK V (Peeler). ✅ Date of manufacture - 2002. ✅ Configuration – Twin units mounted side-by-side. ✅ Construction – Stainless steel and aluminium frame. ✅ Power – 3-phase electric supply. ✅ Operation – Mechanical off-shell press for food processing applications. ✅ Condition – Used, average wear, complete with manual / electrical drawings. Decommissioned and packed for transport Ijdexuhw Djpfx Am Dsbc

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2011, stroke length: 280 mm, total width: 2,850 mm, total height: 4,800 mm, overall weight: 68,000 kg, product length (max.): 3,550 mm, Mechanical stamping press manufactured in 2011. This HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-400 features a press capacity of 400 tons and a stroke length of 280 mm. It includes a slide area of 2600 x 1100 mm and a bolster area of 2700 x 1200 mm. If you are looking to get high-quality stamping capabilities, consider the HIM HWAIL PRESS HCDS-400 machine we have for sale. Contact us for further details. • Press capacity: 400 ton • Rated tonnage point above B.D.C.: 7 mm • Strokes per minute: 35 SPM Ibjdpfx Aoz Stfysm Djc • Stroke length: 280 mm • Die height: 550 mm • Slide adjustment: 120 mm • Slide area (L x W): 2600 x 1100 mm • Bolster area (L x W): 2700 x 1200 mm • Bolster thickness: 230 mm • Working height: 1200 mm • Side opening: 1100 x 700 mm • Main motor: AC 37 kW x 4 / VS 45 kW x 4 • Slide adjustment motor: 2.2 kW x 4 • Required air pressure: 5 kg/cm² • Die cushion capacity: 16 x 2 ton • Die cushion stroke: 130 mm • Pad area (L x W): 1400 x 650 mm Technical Specification Stamping Force 4000 Kn

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2024, functionality: fully functional, In this listing, you are purchasing a second-hand ‘Lotus Press LTS 138’ textile press Item for sale: 1x Lotus Press LTS 138 Condition: This listing is for a second-hand machine, which may show signs of wear Ijdpszy U Uyjfx Am Dobc (minor scratches or discolouration). The machine has been tested to ensure it is in working order Packaging and dispatch: You are welcome to view the machine during our opening hours. Please arrange an appointment to do so! Sea-worthy packaging and worldwide dispatch available on request! For further information, please feel free to contact us directly.

Year of construction: 2021, condition: excellent (used), functionality: fully functional, REF: MM6366 1 x Zumex cold-press commercial juicer. Complete with juice bags, alternative blades and all the necessary accessories. Suitable for soft fruit, hard fruit, vegetable greens or a mix of those three products. Manufacturer - Zumex Food Engineering. Model - MASTERY. Date of manufacture - 2021. The Mastery represents Zumex’s cold press commercial system for all types of fruit and vegetable juices, leading the way with its crushing efficiency and power, thanks to its shredder discs and its Brushless motor. It also has a 11-ton press, which is more compact than any other press of its category to obtain quality juice. Production capacity - from 30 L/h up to 110 L/H. Isdpfeyh I Tkjx Am Dsbc Deposit capacity - 3 litres. Touch Control Display - 4.3" Colour. Pression Power - 11,000 kg. Electrical requirements - 220-240 V / 50 hz / 1 phase.

Condition: used, functionality: fully functional, With this offer, you are purchasing a used “Xerox Versant 280” color production system Items for sale: 1 x Xerox Versant 280 with the following features: Ibsdpfx Aszb Aivsm Djc Includes Booklet Finisher A-GW03/A-GW06/A-FN13/ Includes Paper Deck A-CF06 with high capacity Not the right configuration? It’s no problem to customize the machine to your specifications. Feel free to contact us! Meter readings: Total: Approx. 1,977,908 pages Color: Approx. 698,361 pages Black: Approx. 1,279,547 pages Condition: This listing is for a used device, which may show signs of wear (minor scratches or yellowing). The device has been tested for functionality. A test printout can be seen in the photo. Packaging and Shipping: You’re welcome to view the device during our business hours. Please schedule an appointment! Sturdy packaging and worldwide shipping are available upon request! Before shipping or pickup, we’ll record a video of a functionality test for you. For more information, please feel free to contact us directly.

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2001, functionality: fully functional, power: 3.2 kW (4.35 HP), input voltage: 380 V, input current: 6 A, input frequency: 50 Hz, type of input current: three-phase, pressing force: 40 t, stroke length: 100 mm, table width: 450 mm, table length: 600 mm, throat depth: 200 mm, ram plate width: 400 mm, ram plate length: 260 mm, clearance between the columns: 260 mm, overall weight: 2,600 kg, Equipment: CE marking, safety light barrier, 2001 Presse Ross 40V-4 40 ton mechanical press with Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 monitoring, Soprem powered decoiler and safety guarding. Manufacturer: Presse Ross Model: 40V-4 Machine Type: Mechanical Press Ibjdez Irbqjpfx Am Djc Year: 2001 Condition: Very Good Includes: Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 Process Monitoring Control Soprem RMI 50 F1 Powered Auto/Manual Decoiler Interlocked safety guards Separate control panel with two hand control Machine Description Used 2001 Presse Ross Type 40V-4 40 tonne mechanical eccentric power press, complete with Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 process monitoring control, Soprem RMI 50 F1 powered automatic/manual decoiler, interlocked perimeter safety guarding and separate control panel with two-hand operation. This Italian-built Presse Ross 40V-4 mechanical stamping press has a nominal pressing capacity of 400 kN / 40 tonnes, an adjustable 7–100 mm ram stroke and variable operating speed of approximately 68–203 strokes per minute. The included Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 process monitoring system is designed for monitoring press-production parameters and identifying abnormal process conditions. Brankamp/Prokos systems of this type monitor manufacturing process signals such as pressing/forming forces and can be used to identify deviations during production. Technical Specification Manufacturer: Presse Ross Model / Type: 40V-4 Year: 2001 Serial Number: 02-0297 Press Type: Mechanical eccentric / flywheel press Nominal Press Force: 400 kN / approx. 40 tonnes Ram / Slide Guides: 4 Adjustable Stroke: 7–100 mm Ram / Slide Adjustment: 60 mm Maximum Shut / Closed Die Height: 275 mm Variable Stroke Rate: Approx. 68–203 strokes/min Nominal Speed: 150 strokes/min Throat Depth: Approx. 200 mm Frame Opening / Passage: Approx. 260 mm Table Size: 600 × 450 mm Table Thickness: Approx. 55 mm Table Opening: Approx. 120 mm Ram / Slide Surface: 400 × 260 mm Tool Shank / Ram Bore: 50 mm Motor Power: 3.2 kW Motor Speed: 2,000 rpm Electrical Supply: 380 V / 50 Hz Maximum Flywheel Speed: Approx. 203 rpm Compressed Air Supply: Approx. 0.5–0.7 MPa Machine Weight: Approx. 2,600 kg Included Equipment Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 Process Monitoring Control Process monitoring equipment for monitoring press operation and production parameters, useful for detecting process deviations and helping protect tooling and production quality. Soprem RMI 50 F1 Powered Decoiler – 1992 Powered coil decoiler with automatic/manual operation, suitable for supplying strip material to the press for coil-fed production. Safety Equipment Interlocked safety guarding Separate operator control panel Two-hand press control Guard interlocking Emergency-stop controls Machine Highlights 40 tonne / 400 kN capacity Variable-speed mechanical press 7–100 mm adjustable stroke Up to approximately 203 strokes/min 600 × 450 mm bolster/table Brankamp Prokos PK550/3 process monitoring Soprem powered automatic/manual decoiler included Interlocked safety guarding Separate two-hand control station Italian-manufactured Presse Ross press Condition Used machine. Please contact us for further information, photographs, availability, inspection arrangements and pricing. Please Note: All specifications, dimensions, capacities and descriptions are approximate and provided in good faith. Prospective purchasers should independently verify all important specifications and machine suitability before purchase.