FAQ - GENERAL
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Submit a request form here and a member of the Ernst team will contact you. You can also reach us directly at
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The shop is open Monday through Friday, from 7am to 3pm. We observe federal and state holidays. Please call if you have an urgent request—we strive to offer around-the-clock support.
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After your consultation, where we assess your project’s requirements and any unique features of the post-harvest facility, Ernst will generate a customized plan with an initial quote. Submit your details here
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Ernst specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing equipment for infeeding, tipping, storing, filling, washing, polishing, drying, inspecting, sizing, grading, topping, tailing, packaging, and palletizing, as well as conveying systems and specialized systems for stickering, singulating, and cooling.
Although Ernst has extensive expertise in post-harvest solutions, we have also developed custom machines outside the post-harvest category for various clients. Share your ideas, and we’ll either help develop your solution or refer you to someone who can.
FAQ - EQUIPMENT & PARTS
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Yes, Ernst specializes in building custom facilities and machinery. While our machines offer standardized capabilities, we engineer, design, and manufacture solutions tailored to your unique needs.
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Contact us to discuss our leasing program.
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Lead times vary depending on the project, but we maintain industry-standard timelines and pride ourselves on our efficiency. Case studies are available upon request.
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Yes, we can make adjustments and alterations based on your specific needs.
Although Ernst has extensive expertise in post-harvest solutions, we have also developed custom machines outside the post-harvest category for various clients. Share your ideas, and we’ll either help develop your solution or refer you to someone who can.
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Yes, we ship both domestically and internationally.
FAQ - MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
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Yes, we have trained technicians capable of servicing most post-harvest equipment and machinery.
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Ernst offers two convenient servicing options for US customers: seasonal onsite maintenance or in-shop repairs and maintenance.
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Yes, we stock and ship all standard machine parts within a week. Reach out via our contact page or call us directly.
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We stock wear parts for all machines, including but not limited to belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) and polyurethane (PU) parts, brushes, wire belts, and more.
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Repair and maintenance costs vary per machine; however, Ernst is proud to have the lowest annual repair and maintenance costs in the industry.