TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CHANGES IN DESIGN AND/OR MATERIALS TO BE PELLETED
Equipment descriptions and specifications have been designed for a specific production and product layout as specified.
Any changes to that layout will result in the expiry of the guarantee and additional engineering charges and/or equipment.
Final determination of dimensions and/or horsepower is made by our Engineering Department.
Any changes on original quotations requested to meet your requirements might result in an adjustment in pricing.
The system's design and equipment specifications have been developed to process specific feedstock/organic materials as tested.
Changes to/or other input materials may require modification to the design and specified equipment and is for the customer's account.
Agricon's responsibility does NOT include the development of feed mixtures or product development to ensure pelleting.
Any changes to the design and/or equipment specification may impact scheduled shipment dates.
Pelletizers’compact materials with heat and pressure, the feed determine the pellet quality and are therefore not possible to guarantee all products will pelletize
PELLET CAPACITY & QUALITY:
The quoted Pellet Mill's capacity is based on a mixture of 70% Lucerne and 30% Maize at a moisture content of 15% and a particle size smaller thanthe final pellet diameter of the pellet. Any other product has to be tested by the client to determine the final delivery capacity of the machine
Agricon does not guarantee that all types of products can be pelleted because it depends on various factors that the clients need to adjust.
Capacities are determined on above mentioned mixture with a 6 x 40 mm Die Ring configuration. Smaller holes reduce capacity and larger increase capacity
Molasses should not be seen as a pellet binder because it clogs the machine due to the stickiness (caramelizing) once it is warmed by the pelleting action.
PELLETING OF "NEW or OTHER" PRODUCTS (non-animal feeds):
The Pellet Mill's capacity will vary according to different products-, mixtures- and moisture content, Die Ring specifications, roller sets and so forth.
Wood-, Paper- and Chicken Manure Pelleting differs based on various factors and must be tested beforehand for efficiency and capacity
The final pellet quality depends on inherent binders in the input material. The cohesiveness and adhesiveness of the material will determine pelletability.
Experimental Pelleting of new products can be conducted by Agricon at a cost. A test report can be given with pelleting guidelines to be implemented.
It remains the responsibility of the customer to apply the attained knowledge at own risk and to develop his own formulas to be pelleted
It is not our task to do research on the final pelleted product. It is the client's decision to use produced pellets at own risk for specific applications
Products like Saw Dust have different granulometries and pellets are formed by many kinds of essences which shows different behavior depending on the humidity, lignin content and hardness of the wood, etc., variations which may have a significant effect on the quality and profitof the pellet process. It's necessary in this type of processing to carry out several tests before having a valid result. Once the result is obtained, theformula must be reproduced without any change.
Training can also be given at the factory in Bloemfontein, South Africa. All development- and training cost will be for the client's account.
DELIVERY TIME AND COSTS:
When Agricon quotes on delivery, this is for travelling cost based strictly on the delivery of the machinery. This does not include Training
When Training is quoted, it means a fee per day to train an allocated person(s) to make pellets. If the training cannot be done in a day for any reason outside Agricon's control, additional charges will accrue. Training includes one night's sleep-out for one technician.
Delivery is 6 to 8 Weeks from date of RECEIPT of the required deposit amount as specified per quotation, except if quoted otherwise in writing.
Delivery cost, Installation, Start-ups and On-Site Training if not included in quotations is for the cost of the customer, except if specified.
If electricity connections, input material, or staff/owners (or any other type of delay which may prevent the work being done) are not available on the day of installation and training, Agricon will charge the cost quoted. A Second visit will be at full cost.
Clients must ensure they have enough Hammer-milled material available on day of training. Guideline: Use a 6mm Grid in the hammer mill
No equipment will be built if a 50% deposit is not received. This also applies for bank financed deals.
No equipment will leave Agricon's premises if the full price has not been paid and proof of payment has been received.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND SYSTEMS:
Electronic control panels and PLC systems are pre-calibrated by qualified Agricon personnel. Please use manual or ask us when you want to make changes.
If any calibrations of any electrical equipment supplied by Agricon has been tampered with or altered directly or indirectly, any and all guarantees will expire. Tampering with settings or incorrect electrical wiring/connections will be fixed for the account of the client at a call-out fee
Outside Electricians should only connect machines to the supplied terminals according to the supplied machine manual.
Agricon will supply all cables and control panels inside the plant. These cables and switch gear do NOT include the supply cables to the plant ormain breaker systems. Should we arrive at the premises and these are not in place, we cannot perform a start-up of training. This will result in extra cost.
Supply, installation and connection of main power supply cables TO THE point of the PLANT will be done by the client's own electrician or if quoted by Agricon.
The client's electrician will also connect all inter-machine connections that was disconnected for shipping and installation purposes, but may notalter or modify the standard connections in any way or manner.
Agricon will not be held responsible for damage to electrical equipment caused by short circuits, power supply problems, surges, poor workmanshipby the client's electrician or any other problem not directly related to Agricon's workmanship and the supplied equipment.
INSTALLATION:
Quotations only include plant installation if DIRECTLY QUOTED and installation drawings are included in the quote. Installation and Start-up is not the same thing.
No building work (cement platforms, holes, etc.) is included in the installation at all. This MUST be completed before we are called to site.
If Agricon is responsible for the installation of the plant, the client will supply the following:
1: All lifting equipment;
2: Three workers to assist each technician from Agricon;
3: Qualified electrician;
4: All building work should be completed to specification as supplied by Agricon in the installation drawings
5: Electrical supply panels and cables should be installed and ready for use; 6: 220VAC and 400VAC powersupplies for electrical tools should be available throughout the installation period.
When Agricon's technicians arrive on site and are forced to wait for any of the above mentioned services, the client will be charged for extra timewasted, additional accommodation costs and any other costs that may be encountered due to this delay.
If the client does not take the "training and installation" option on any machine, Agricon will not carry any warranty claims of whatever extent in this agreement.
COMMISSIONING:
This quotation will only include commissioning when directly quoted. Commissioning entails starting the machinery and making 100kg Pellets.
Agricon will not entertain various types of mixes and rations and have a technician make more than 100kg of pellets. This is not part of commissioning!
When only commissioning, we expect the client to have all installation work completed to specifications and that all electrical-, water-, steam-, air- and lubrication connections have been completed to specification. The plant should be ready to start with the press of a button; otherwisewe hold the right to charge installation fees for any additional installation work.
Agricon's technicians will check the complete installation and only if they are satisfied they will start the plant. They will demonstrate all the systems to the client, but will not do any product development and tests as mentioned under PELLET CAPACITY/QUALITY.
When Agricon's technicians arrive on site and are forced to wait for any uncompleted installation work, the client will be charged extra for the time,accommodation costs and any associated costs that may be experienced due to this delay.
TRANSPORT:
Packing, transportation, shipping and delivery charges are only included in this quotation if it is specified in the quotation and paid for as per agreement.
Validity of this quotation:
This quote is valid for 14 days only and will not be honored after expiry of the 14 days if a sale is not confirmed by payment of a 50% deposit
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices are only fixed after official order is placed.
INSURANCE:
It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that all equipment is insured before it leaves Agricon's premises.
PAYMENT TERMS:
A 50% Non-Refundable deposit is required on acceptance of the quotation before any work will commence.
The Outstanding Balance is to be paid before delivery will take place - no exceptions will be allowed.
The mentioned "Outstanding Balance" must be paid no later than 15 days after a written notice of completion of manufacturing is given
Goods not paid within 15 days after completion will be subject to storage and interest fees
NO GOODS WILL LEAVE OUR FACTORY UNLESS PAID IN FULL.
GUARANTEE:
Agricon offers a 12 month guarantee on parts and labour on all new Agri pellet mills as per Terms & Conditions stipulated in the manual.
The guarantee excludes any shipping, travelling or accommodation charges on call-outs. These will be for the client's account.
We do however offer a free telephonic, email and fax backup service as well as free repairs to any machines that qualify as a claim which is sent back to our factory based in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
If you are uncertain about this guarantee, please discuss it with an Agricon representative so that you have a full understanding of the conditionsbefore any claims should arise. You can also request a "guarantee procedure info sheet" free of charge to clear up any questions.
QUALITY:
Each machine is checked by a qualified Agricon Technician prior to shipping to ensure that the machine is in mint condition and manufactured to specifications. All calibration and testing is done to ensure that the machine is ready to run when it is received by the client. Thus the machine is tested.
All Agri Pellet mills are CE approved and complies with European quality and safety standards.
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