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.
El equipo de elaboración de cerveza de 200 litros que diseñamos para clientes alemanes coloca el depósito de agua caliente debajo de la sala de cocción/caja de filtración, lo que no sólo proporciona suficiente agua caliente sino que también ahorra espacio. Y añadir un agitador y un motor al hervidor/depósito de hidromasaje aumenta la flexibilidad del proceso de elaboración.
Además de producir equipos para la fabricación de cerveza y alambiques, Micet se ha expandido recientemente a nuevas áreas. El equipo de elaboración de agua de coco de 1200L personalizado por los clientes de Filipinas está equipado con un depósito de agua caliente de 1200L y un depósito de agua helada de 2000L. Para producir agua de coco se utilizan los siguientes equipos: depósitos de agua caliente, depósitos de agua de coco, depósitos de almacenamiento, depósitos de glicol, refrigeradores y otros equipos necesarios. Si necesita utilizar depósitos de acero inoxidable para producir diversas bebidas, puede indicarme sus requisitos e ideas, y personalizaremos el equipo para usted.
Nuestro cliente filipino envió a nuestra fábrica la marmita de 200 litros que había comprado, y le añadimos una plataforma. Le fabricamos equipos de producción de chocolate. También la equipamos con equipos como un tanque de refrigeración de 200L, un tanque de mezcla de 2000L, un tanque de glicol de 1000L y un enfriador, etc.
El equipo cervecero de 400 litros se instaló en Guizhou (China). El ingeniero vino a ayudar con la instalación y envió fotos. Se ha utilizado y elaborado una cerveza deliciosa y los clientes están muy satisfechos. El equipo de elaboración de cerveza de 400L pertenece a una pequeña fábrica de cerveza y está equipado con 12 tanques de fermentación, que pueden albergar más lotes de cerveza. Micet se especializa en la producción de equipos de cerveza artesanal grandes, medianos y pequeños, equipos de vino de frutas, equipos experimentales de cerveza y fabricantes que ofrecen asistencia técnica para la elaboración de cerveza.
El equipo de cerveza encargado por el cliente era relativamente grande y se diseñó y dispuso de acuerdo con sus requisitos. El cliente expresó su satisfacción y envió fotos. En cualquier solicitud razonable, Micet puede diseñar y producir el sistema de elaboración de cerveza que desee de acuerdo con sus requisitos para satisfacer sus necesidades de elaboración de cerveza.
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
- Cellar tank
- 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