Buying a Paper Cup Machine from China: A Complete Guide

1. Define Your Requirements

• Production capacity needed per hour: Chengda machine steady speed is 120-180 pcs/min depending on the cup size
• Cup specifications (size, volume, paper weight): 130-450gsm paper needed
• Automation level (manual/semi-auto/full-auto):Chengda machine is full-auto machine
• Additional needs (printing, inspection): Chengda could supply reliable printer to you and also the inspection system or inspection machine to match your machine

2. Find Reliable Suppliers

• Verification:
• • Check business license and certifications- Chengda works in this area for over 27 years from the year 1998
  • Request factory videos and customer references.
  • Verify production capabilities: newly built building and workshopes to show you our reliable ablity.
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3. Initial Screening & Communication

• Machine materials and core component brands: All electronics are from Panasonic, Omron and reliable international famous brand. 
• Power consumption, output, and defect rate: 10KW for the paper cup machine
• Standard and optional configurations: according to customers requests.
• Warranty terms and after-sales service:3 year warranty for the machine and one year for the electronics

4. Samples & Testing

• Request sample cups produced by the machine: After the machine debugged before shipment, cup samples will be sent to confirm everything.
• Consider third-party factory inspection: acceptable
• Test with your actual paper specifications: test by customers supplier paper is the best way. then it could work well once settled.

5. Pricing & Contract Negotiation

• Clarify Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DDP): always FOB or CIF. One 20'container could fill 2 sets of machines and a 40' could fill 4 sets.
• Negotiate payment terms (30% deposit and balance before shipment, or LC)
• Ensure contract includes:
  • Detailed specifications
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Delivery schedule
  • After-sales responsibilities

6. Payment & Production

• Use secure payment methods: TT OR LC
• Request production progress updates: could update the PLC programme
• Arrange final inspection before shipment: all machine will run at least 72 hours before shipment.

7. Logistics & Customs

• Select a reliable freight forwarder: all shipped by big brand shipper and logistic like COSCO
• Prepare necessary customs documents: all supplied after loaded and before arrive.
• Understand destination country requirements: could supply CO to save tariff.

8. Installation & Training

• Confirm on-site installation and commissioning: supply online and on-site construction. also supply free training on-site
• Arrange operator and maintenance training: after machine arrive, engineer could go to customer factory to help to train wokers.
• Establish direct contact with after-sales team: full-time engineer work for after-service

9. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Unrealistically low quotes with incomplete equips: all equips are mentioned before quotes 
• Non-genuine brand components: all factory original
• Poor after-sales service: supply 7*24 hours online service by professional engineers
• Hidden costs (installation, training, accessories): no any hidden cost

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