We have all seen some horror stories on the forums, buying poor quality equipment from a bad manufacturer. Some people shared the status of the equipment they purchased and their evaluation of the equipment. Among them, there are some good evaluations, and some are relatively poor. As an excellent manufacturer of brewery equipment in China, Micet Craft will share with you some tips for purchasing high-quality brewing equipment from China.
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Now, I need to say frankly that Micet Craft is a brewery equipment manufacturer located in China. However, I need to tell you that not all Chinese equipment suppliers are trustworthy. There are indeed some suppliers who are thinking about the quality of their products. Their existence has cast a stain on “Made in China” that is difficult to erase. However, the equipment produced by Micet Craft is manufactured with superb manufacturing technology, and multiple inspections are performed on the equipment before shipment, and the shipment will be arranged after the inspection is qualified.
I want to share with you Micet Craft project cases in other countries. They purchased our brewing equipment and completed the installation to start brewing delicious beer. If you need it, you can contact us, and we will provide you with an invitation letter from the nearest customer to help you determine whether to purchase the equipment at Micet Craft.
¡Este proyecto adopta la integración del sistema de maceración de 100L, con 2 tanques de fermentación con un volumen efectivo de 100L.Como un excelente fabricante de equipos de cervecería casera en China, hemos desarrollado y diseñado el equipo de elaboración de cerveza en miniatura para cerveceros caseros basado en la tecnología avanzada de Germany.We crear nuevas e inesperadas posibilidades, proporcionando soluciones personalizadas para su futuro! MICET, su socio de confianza en equipos de elaboración de cerveza.
Con la expansión del mercado de la cerveza, aumentan las ventas de pedidos. Un cliente del Reino Unido encargó un fermentador de 6 bbl para ampliar el tamaño de su fábrica de cerveza. Si necesitas un fermentador, ¡consulta a micet!
Aquí tiene dos fermentadores que hemos personalizado. Si desea añadir algunos de sus propios accesorios al fermentador, como sensores de temperatura y de nivel de líquido, termómetros digitales, etc., podemos reservar puertos en el fermentador, y usted podrá instalar los accesorios después de recibir el fermentador. Si desea ampliar la fábrica de cerveza o aumentar el lote de producción, ¡no dude en ponerse en contacto con micet! Ofrecemos asistencia técnica profesional y servicios personalizados.
The 7BBL 2 Container Brewery is a commonly used brewhouse mix for start-up breweries. Stacked water tanks have also been popular with consumers, which not only saves space but also allows more water tanks to be added. Customers are very satisfied with the equipment. If you have limited space and want to create more capacity,
Para un sistema de elaboración de cerveza casero de 100L, conectaremos todas las tuberías y válvulas y conectaremos el cableado en el armario de control. Después de recibirlo, el cliente sólo tiene que conectar la corriente y la fuente de agua para utilizarlo, y la operación de instalación es sencilla. 100L es muy adecuado para la elaboración de cerveza casera y pequeños bares. Es fácil de manejar y produce una cerveza más deliciosa.
Have a complete equipment list and appropriate specifications
- How many vessels (2, 3, 4, or 5 vessel systems) will your brewery have?
- What is your preferred heating method?
- How many fermentation tanks do you need, and what size and configuration do you need?
- Do you produce a lot of high-alcohol beers? Do you need an oversized mashing bucket?
- Are you going to mainly make lager beer?
- Is the horizontal fermentation tank more suitable?
Example of equipment list from the customer
Why do they have such a request? After inquiring, we learned that they hoped that the equipment parts could be replaced easily in the future. This also means that they do not need accessories produced by local Chinese brands, but choose international brands that can be purchased in Australia.
Ensure that the equipment complies with local regulations
- Electrical wiring and installation must comply with Australian standards
- Fermentation tanks and pressure vessels must be designed and registered in Australia
For their fermentation tanks, the following are some of their requirements:
- Tanks with individual temp controllers, PID’s and glycol solenoids wired-up on-board skid
- Spunding Valves
- 9” dry-hopping ports on the top of each tank
- Carbonation Stones in Each Tank
- Racking Arms
- All Tri Clover Fittings 1.5”
- Steam Condensing Stack on Kettle Heat Exchange
- Mash Rakes and Plough
- Supplied with steam pipework, traps, strainers, and valves fitted to vessels ready to connect to single 1.5” BSB fitting from existing steam network
Where to buy brewing equipment?
Why are so few American equipment companies cooperating with manufacturers in Jinan? This is because Ningbo has suppliers of all high-quality accessories and parts. Ningbo also has more clinker welding workers and other workers, such as polishers and passivation experts. However, this is the previous situation. Now, the brewing equipment manufacturing industry has been developed in China for decades, and the equipment manufacturing process and manufacturing level have been improved. In addition, some manufacturers in Jinan will also hire teams from Ningbo to complete the production of equipment. Therefore, not only Ningbo will produce high-quality equipment, but also Jinan. The manufacturing team of Micet Craft is specially hired from Ningbo, they have superb manufacturing technology and rich experience. Moreover, after the production of the equipment is completed, a series of inspections will be carried out on the equipment to ensure the quality of the equipment received by the customer.
One more thing, price is also one of the factors that affect where you buy. Higher labor costs and better accessories require higher production costs. Yes, the budget will also guide you from which manufacturer to buy equipment. Low-priced equipment does not have high requirements for quality, design, materials, and other parts (heat exchangers, pumps, motors, etc.). When using this low-standard equipment, maintenance, and repair costs, communication time, problem-solving and beer quality will always haunt you.
Conduct research and get customer reviews
Most equipment manufacturers have a list of previous customers who have worked with them and are willing to talk to potential customers. Micet Craft has already started to do this. If you need to visit our customer’s brewery, you can contact us directly. We will provide you with an invitation letter for your local brewery project, you can consult them:
- How was the communication during the project – is it easy for the company to grasp when needed, and did they keep you up to date throughout the process?
- How is the installation of the equipment progressing? How about communication when planning the layout and design of the brewery?
- What is the aftermath after the completion of the project?
- Every brewery will encounter some problems after a few months of operation. How can manufacturers help solve these problems, what have they done, and what are the solutions?
Compare
- brewhouse equipment
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- Glycol system
- Heating system
- Keg cleaner
Negotiation
Show suppliers that you understand your industry
When it comes to the specifications and details of the required brewery equipment, you need to prove that you know what you are talking about, which is a big deal for the manufacturer.
Let them know they are appreciated
Good communication can make your equipment valued. You can give compliments when they do well during the manufacturing process. In addition, if you are satisfied with the equipment and promise to write them a good recommendation letter, you may receive better service.
Price negotiation
We know of a brewery that bargained very hard on prices, and in the end, the manufacturer delivered some very poor equipment. When the brewery complained to the manufacturer, they were told “You got what you paid for!”. You need to make brewing equipment manufacturers earn part of the profits because they also need to pay wages.
Conclusion
- Clarify your requirements
- Good communication with manufacturers
- Respect (relationship)
- There is a written agreement (agree to the specification list) instead of just a contract
- Understand that manufacturers also want to be profitable
- Develop an agreed payment plan suitable for both parties
- Ensure that inspections are carried out at critical stages