the piece of equipment should be investigated and considered by the owner and design team to ensure downtime is limited due to failure or preventative maintenance tasks. " From a seller's perspective, Allpax has seen technical buyers become keener about the availability of replacement parts and the ability to procure more parts, particularly electrical parts, from multiple and local sources versus only relying on the OEM. Off-the-shelf items are typically cheaper and could reduce the overall capital cost of the project, if there's warehouse space to store the parts. But an off-the-shelf approach must be investigated closely because the market is constantly changing. Items available off the shelf today can quickly change tomorrow, requiring an adaptable strategy for spare parts inventory. Maintenance managers must understand which parts have long lead times and ensure they have a suitable inventory to support failures and limit downtime. Allpax batch retort systems are ready for field installation and startup prior to leaving the factory, which allows processors to have a more efficient and timely equipment installation. Allpax Uniform, sanitary, and efficient drying solutions. Bring unequaled expertise in pet food drying to your plant with our pet food dryers. Their airflow and hygienic design will consistently deliver a uniform, high-quality product. The perfect match for our new Single Screw Extruder. Scan to learn more Get in touch. buhler.minneapolis@buhlergroup.com www.petfoodprocessing.net | March 2023 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 67https://bit.ly/PETFoodDryers