Relatively low reliability
Requires long time to obtain production rates after installation.
Machine maintenance requirements are high.
Maintenance cost increases with life of equipment.
Frequent repairs require higher skilled labor.
Higher production rates create excessive wear.
Failing components are custom made.
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Highly reliable
Complexity is in excess of that needed for job at hand.
Requires extensive training of personal.
Multiple vendors needed to insure successful implementation.
Very long mean time between failures
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Highly reliable
Mean time between failure of entire system greater than 7 years
Complexity matches job needs
Minimal maintenance required for life of equipment.
Longer equipment life.
Fastest installations
All components immediately available.
Single source solution to satisfy your needs.
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