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Thursday, April 24, 2008

The Correct Way To Start Vending Business

A lot of people take the plunge into the vending business without really checking out a company or its owners, you should be sure to ask the right questions when talking to any vending machine company. These include:

1) How long have they been selling the vending machines on offer?
2) Who is the owner of the vending machine company?
3) Have there been any legal problems faced by the owners in regard to vending?

All this information is offered to you by Planet Antares Corporation so that you know al that you need to know about the company. That is the reflection of a reputable company.

You must always remember that cheap vending equipment is not necessarily the best deal for you. Many companies advertise for machines in a seemingly low price range. Steer clear fo such offers as most of these vending machines are not of good quality and sold by individuals operating from home. Your vending machines are long term investment and you should only go for reliable equipment such as that offered by Planet Antares Inc.

Another thing to be taken care of is the mode of payment while purchasing the vending machines. In that way, you will have “credit card protection” through your bank by paying through card.

Some companies will provide the names of locators to call and they will seem to be great professionals on the phone. The real test is to check their details from the Better Business Bureau in the cities where they are located.

If you are not sure about the vending business then purchase one Planet Antares vending machine and see the quality for yourself. It is recommendable that you go for snack and drink vending machines like those provided by Natural Choice USA. The machines are affordable and geenrate great profits.

Done correctly, vending can turn out to be a wonderful business. All you need to do is start with the right company, machines, products and locations to get best results.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Raw Materials For Planet Antares Vending Machines

Vending machines such as those provided bt Planet Antares Corporation are constructed using four major raw materials. These include:

• Galvanized steel
• Lexan or other plastic
• Acrylic powder coatings
• Polyurethane insulation

The large part of the equipment is manufactured from galvanized steel ranging from 10 guages to 22 guages in thickness. For the outside cabinets, external doors and internal tank the thicker guages are used. These areas require internal guages for internal door and plates, can stacks and mechanisms such as coin validators and product trays.

The front panels are built with the help of Lexan, a tough polycarbonate plastic. When it comes to thickness, sheets of lexan in the vending machine can range from 0.13 in to 0.25 in. considering performance, laxen sheets provide good durability. It is very difficult to break, flame retadant, easy to shape and can be treated to restrict UV rays, light and heat transmission. Silk screening of product logos, names and illustrations is done on lexan sheets. This saves you money by reducing energy and replacement costs and hence, improves the life of your vending machines.

The surface of the vending machines is painted with acrylic powder coatings. It offers the best overall exterior durability and can be formulated into products with excellent chemical, detergent and stain resistance. It also offers hardness and scratch resistance for your Planet Antares vending machine. It also gives a smooth and high gloss finish for your machine. Acrylic powders meet the governmental environmental standards too.

The inside of the vending machine is insulated with the help of polyurethane foam. It creates a seamless, waterproof, durable covering layer. It also adds structural stability to both the cabinet and the tank of the machine.