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Used Intake
Send Erin Machine Tools the key details on a second-hand machine before it is considered for stock or sale. Include the machine category, make, model, present condition, tooling on hand, and where the unit is standing so the intake can be reviewed from Crown Mines.
Details needed before inspection
Used Intake covers the information Erin Machine Tools needs before assessing a second-hand machine for stock or sale. Share the machine type, make, model, condition, tooling included, and where it stands so the intake can be checked properly from Crown Mines.
An intake works best when the machine description is exact from the start. State whether it is a lathe, boring machine, valve grinding machine or another metalworking unit, then add the make, model plate details and what the machine has been used for. Location matters as well, because inland dust, coastal corrosion and access for loading can change what needs checking.
Clear photographs save guesswork at the first review stage. Take one full machine view, one close shot of the serial or model plate, and extra images of slides, chucks, guards, control panels or any damaged areas. If loose tooling, steadies, faceplates or manuals are included, show those separately.
Information that helps valuation
Condition notes should cover what runs, what is worn and what is missing. Mention spindle play, bed wear, gearbox noise, hydraulic faults, electrical changes, and whether the machine is still under power for a test. A useful intake also records any accessories fitted, such as DROs, chucks, arbors, boring bars or valve grinding fixtures.
Before sending the contact form, check that the machine name, site address and seller details match your notes. Add whether loading equipment is available on site, whether the machine is disconnected, and if there are loose parts packed separately. That gives Erin Machine Tools a better picture of the used intake before any visit or collection planning starts.
- Machine type, make and model
- Photos of wear and tooling
- Site access and lifting details
Workshop conditions that matter
A machine standing in Johannesburg may show different issues from one kept near the coast. Dust buildup around slides and electrics, rust on bare surfaces, and long periods without running can all affect the intake notes. Mention if the machine has been under cover, in production, or standing idle in a workshop or stores area.
Power availability on site changes what can be checked during a viewing. If the machine cannot be switched on, say so and note whether hand movement, lubrication points and gearbox selection can still be inspected. Access through narrow doors, shared yards or upper-level premises should also be mentioned where removal may be difficult.
Operated by Astros Marketing (Pty) Ltd from 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock 1401.
What to include with submission
List the seller or owner name, the town, and the best contact number with the machine information. Include any known faults, missing guards, broken handles, non-standard motors or control conversions.
If service records, manuals or previous sale documents are available, attach that information with the intake notes. It also helps to state whether the machine is being offered as a complete working unit, for refurbishment, or for spares only.
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