that reflect their product, process and production line challenges.
Validating Performance On-Site with Rental Equipment
In many cases, manufacturers benefit from validating a system directly in their own facility. For these scenarios, Mettler-Toledo offers short-term rental equipment as part of the Test Before You Invest programme. This gives companies the opportunity to install a machine on their line temporarily and observe how it performs under actual production conditions.
Whether dealing with temperaturesensitive goods, varying pack sizes or specific contaminant detection challenges, on-site trials offer an extra layer of assurance. This is especially valuable when speed is critical- for example, during equipment failure, capacity constraints or when launching new product lines.
Rental machines are currently available across Europe and the US. Manufacturers in Asia and Australia are encouraged to contact their local Mettler-Toledo representative to explore testing and rental options tailored to their region.
Real-World Success Across Sectors
Recent examples from the field highlight the practical value of the programme:
• A global preserves manufacturer tested multiple x-ray configurations to solve the challenge of glass-in-glass contaminant detection. Through live testing and sensitivity analysis, the customer identified the optimal setup for their application, supporting a confident purchase decision.
• A rice producer facing a 14-week lead time on new machinery used a rental checkweigher from Mettler-Toledo to keep production running. The system’ s performance exceeded expectations, and the rental unit was quickly converted into a full sale.
• A dairy manufacturer working with bulk bags of powdered product trialled and then rented a metal detection system tailored to their product size and layout. With access to detailed drawings and strong technical support, they selected a Mettler-Toledo system over a lower-cost competitor- citing reliability, speed and future readiness as key drivers.
In each case, a combination of testing, rental flexibility and expert consultation helped the customer reach the right decision for their operation- without delay or unnecessary cost.
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