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.
Some bright tanks and one set homebrewery system is ready to Australia.This project adopts the integration of 100L mashing system, with 2 fermentation tanks with an effective volume of 100L.As an excellent manufacturer of home beer brewery equipment in China, we have developed and designed the miniature brewing beer equipment for home brewers based on the advanced technology of Germany.We create new and unexpected possibilities, providing customized solutions for your future! MICET, your reliable partner of brewing equipment.
The 6BBL beer brewing equipment shipped to the UK has been manufactured according to customer requirements and is waiting to be shipped. The equipment is made of sus304, and its high quality has won the favor of many customers. Beer brewing equipment manufacturer Micet Craft offers brewing supplies to support your brewing needs, from small batch micro brewing equipment to large scale commercial brewing.
A Canadian customer customized a batch of 10bbl fermentation tanks and bright tanks. Each tank is equipped with a corresponding valve on the front. Made of 304 stainless steel, it is smooth, durable and not easy to rust. And each tank is equipped with a side manhole to facilitate inspection and cleaning of the tank.
Customized 10 10BBL fermenters for a Mexican customer. We increased the cone angle and diameter of the fermenter and lowered its height. This not only accommodates the lower room height, but also allows the fermenter to be transported standing up in the container to save shipping costs.The customer is very satisfied and micet supports customized services and technical support.
The beer equipment ordered by the customer was relatively large and was designed and laid out according to his requirements. The customer expressed satisfaction and sent photos. At any reasonable request, Micet can design and produce the brewing system you want according to your requirements to meet your brewing needs.
The 400L brewing equipment was installed in Guizhou, China. The engineer came to assist with the installation and sent pictures. It has been used and brewed delicious beer and the customers are very satisfied. The 400L beer brewing equipment belongs to a small brewery and is equipped with 12 fermentation tanks, which can accommodate more batches of beer. Micet specializes in the production of large, medium and small craft beer equipment, fruit wine equipment, beer experimental equipment, and manufacturers that provide brewing technical support.
Also to producing beer brewing equipment and stills, Micet has recently expanded into new areas. The 1200L coconut water brewing equipment customized by customers in the Philippines is equipped with a 1200L hot water tank and a 2000L ice water tank. The following set of equipment is used to produce coconut water, including hot water tanks, coconut water tanks, storage tanks, glycol tanks, chillers and other necessary equipment. If you need to use stainless steel tanks to produce various beverages, you can tell me your requirements and ideas, and we will customize the equipment for you.
Our Filipino customer sent the 200L boiling pot he purchased to our factory, and we added a platform to it. We made chocolate production equipment for him. We also equipped it with equipment such as a 200L cooling tank, a 2000L mixing tank, a 1000L glycol tank, and a chiller, etc.
This is a custom-made fermentation tank for a British customer. The 20BBL fermenter leaves enough space for brewing and storing beer. If you want to add some of your own accessories to the fermentation tank, such as temperature and level sensors, digital thermometers, etc., we can reserve ports on the fermentation tank, and you can install the accessories after receiving the fermentation tank. micet can design corresponding equipment for you according to your needs.
The 200L brewing equipment we designed for German customers places the hot water tank under the brewhouse/filtration box, which not only provides sufficient hot water but also saves space. And adding a stirrer and motor to the kettle/whirlpool tank increases the flexibility of the brewing process.
Some bright tanks and one set homebrewery system is ready to Australia.This project adopts the integration of 100L mashing system, with 2 fermentation tanks with an effective volume of 100L.As an excellent manufacturer of home beer brewery equipment in China, we have developed and designed the miniature brewing beer equipment for home brewers based on the advanced technology of Germany.We create new and unexpected possibilities, providing customized solutions for your future! MICET, your reliable partner of brewing equipment.
The 6BBL beer brewing equipment shipped to the UK has been manufactured according to customer requirements and is waiting to be shipped. The equipment is made of sus304, and its high quality has won the favor of many customers. Beer brewing equipment manufacturer Micet Craft offers brewing supplies to support your brewing needs, from small batch micro brewing equipment to large scale commercial brewing.
A Canadian customer customized a batch of 10bbl fermentation tanks and bright tanks. Each tank is equipped with a corresponding valve on the front. Made of 304 stainless steel, it is smooth, durable and not easy to rust. And each tank is equipped with a side manhole to facilitate inspection and cleaning of the tank.
Customized 10 10BBL fermenters for a Mexican customer. We increased the cone angle and diameter of the fermenter and lowered its height. This not only accommodates the lower room height, but also allows the fermenter to be transported standing up in the container to save shipping costs.The customer is very satisfied and micet supports customized services and technical support.
The beer equipment ordered by the customer was relatively large and was designed and laid out according to his requirements. The customer expressed satisfaction and sent photos. At any reasonable request, Micet can design and produce the brewing system you want according to your requirements to meet your brewing needs.
The 400L brewing equipment was installed in Guizhou, China. The engineer came to assist with the installation and sent pictures. It has been used and brewed delicious beer and the customers are very satisfied. The 400L beer brewing equipment belongs to a small brewery and is equipped with 12 fermentation tanks, which can accommodate more batches of beer. Micet specializes in the production of large, medium and small craft beer equipment, fruit wine equipment, beer experimental equipment, and manufacturers that provide brewing technical support.
Also to producing beer brewing equipment and stills, Micet has recently expanded into new areas. The 1200L coconut water brewing equipment customized by customers in the Philippines is equipped with a 1200L hot water tank and a 2000L ice water tank. The following set of equipment is used to produce coconut water, including hot water tanks, coconut water tanks, storage tanks, glycol tanks, chillers and other necessary equipment. If you need to use stainless steel tanks to produce various beverages, you can tell me your requirements and ideas, and we will customize the equipment for you.
Our Filipino customer sent the 200L boiling pot he purchased to our factory, and we added a platform to it. We made chocolate production equipment for him. We also equipped it with equipment such as a 200L cooling tank, a 2000L mixing tank, a 1000L glycol tank, and a chiller, etc.
This is a custom-made fermentation tank for a British customer. The 20BBL fermenter leaves enough space for brewing and storing beer. If you want to add some of your own accessories to the fermentation tank, such as temperature and level sensors, digital thermometers, etc., we can reserve ports on the fermentation tank, and you can install the accessories after receiving the fermentation tank. micet can design corresponding equipment for you according to your needs.
The 200L brewing equipment we designed for German customers places the hot water tank under the brewhouse/filtration box, which not only provides sufficient hot water but also saves space. And adding a stirrer and motor to the kettle/whirlpool tank increases the flexibility of the brewing process.
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?
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- 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