Why Chinese rubber molding costs more - Total cost of ownership

Total Cost of Ownership - Why Chinese Molding Machines Actually Cost More

When choosing an injection molding machine, purchasers often times only examine the retail price, completely overlooking the total cost of ownership. This leads them to settle on a Chinese made molding machine. That’s fine if your operation needs a machine that is cheap now and expensive later. However, for quality molding equipment that is free of headaches and will actually save you time and money, Twin Pines has you covered.

When you purchase a used machine, a rebuild, or a new machine from us you will save money right off the bat. Our shipping rates will be cheaper since our machines are small enough to fit in box trucks, and are 100% made in the USA . Since we custom build our injection molding machines, we will also make all changes or upgrades necessary so that it perfectly matches your operation the moment it arrives. You won’t have to send it to maintenance to retrofit it for your purposes; you can put it right on the floor and go to work.

All of our machines come with a complete Total Preventive Maintenance plan that covers daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routines to keep it running smoothly. This is made possible by our in-depth knowledge of the entire molding process, which Chinese injection molding machine manufacturers are sorely lacking. This knowledge also allows us to offer superior customer support. We can trouble shoot any problems that may arise, and we keep a large inventory of parts to get you up and running in no time.

On top of all of this, our molding machines have one other significant advantage when it comes to total cost of ownership: they work better. First and foremost, our machines outperform all others when it comes to shot size repeatability, meaning less scrap and more working parts. Our high speed injection system means you can also make more parts in less time, which is always good for the bottom line. Our machines are undeniably faster and more consistent.

By equipping all machines with Allen Bradley controls we have made it easy to get new parts anywhere in the country, and even around the world; no waiting for OEM parts. Features like an adjustable nozzle, and our patented anti-deflection system lengthen the life of both the injection molding machine and the mold itself. This wastes less time and money.

On top of all of this, we offer the first convertible TPE/R injection molding machine. With superior shot size repeatability across both rubber and plastic processes, it truly gives you two machines in one. If you make a true comparison, you won’t find any Chinese built injection molding machine that beats the total cost to own of a state-of-the-art Twin Pines machine made right here in the United States.