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Sealant Robot Finance

Spread the cost of an insulating glass sealant robot from £30,000 to £250,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a sealant robot?

Yes, sealant robots are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £30,000 to £250,000, and most deals are written over 36–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£30k – £250k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Under £70k in a week

Rates From

4.6% APR

What would a sealant robot cost per month?

£95,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 4.8% APR
Term
36–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Fabricators wanting to own heavy floor-standing equipment outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 4.5% APR
Term
36–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 5.3% APR
Term
36–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Fabricators wanting to move to newer, more automated lines as standards change

Representative example

On a purchase price of £95,000: a 10% deposit of £9,500, then 48 monthly payments of £2,004 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £105,692, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Single-Head Sealant Application Robot £30,000 – £70,000 Single-Head Robot
Dual-Component Sealant Robot with Rotating Table £70,000 – £150,000 Dual-Component Robot
Fully Integrated Sealing Cell (inline with IGU line) £150,000 – £250,000 Inline Sealing Cell

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Tax benefits

This equipment qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a purchase or HP agreement can be deducted against taxable profit in the year of purchase. Finance lease payments are typically deductible in full from profit as they are paid, and refinancing an owned asset does not change its capital allowances position.

Market context

Sealant robots apply the secondary seal, typically a dual-component silicone or polysulphide, around the perimeter of an insulating glass unit after the primary spacer seal, and doing this by hand is slow and dependent on operator consistency, which is why fabricators moving beyond low volume usually automate this step. A standalone robot with a rotating table is bought by fabricators wanting to automate sealing without rebuilding their whole IGU line, while a fully integrated sealing cell is specified as one station within a new or upgraded double glazing line rather than bought separately. Replacement or upgrade is usually driven by a move from single to dual-component sealant, which needs different metering and mixing equipment, or integrating a standalone robot into a faster, fully automated line.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a sealant robot financed separately or as part of the double glazing line?
It depends on how the robot is being bought. A standalone robot with a rotating table, added to automate sealing without rebuilding an existing line, is usually financed on its own agreement, while a fully integrated sealing cell specified as one station within a new or upgraded double glazing line is more commonly financed as part of the whole line's cost. Lenders are generally comfortable with either approach, provided the supplier's quote makes clear what is being financed and how it connects to any existing equipment.
What is the difference between single and dual-component sealant robots?
A single-component robot applies a silicone that cures from exposure to air, while a dual-component robot meters and mixes two parts, typically a polysulphide or structural silicone, immediately before application, which needs different metering and mixing equipment built into the machine. Dual-component systems cost more and are generally financed over a longer term to match their higher throughput and the fact that fabricators moving to dual-component sealant are usually scaling up production rather than replacing like for like. Lenders assess both the same way otherwise, based on the manufacturer and your trading history.
Can a sealant robot be added to an existing manual production line?
Yes. A standalone robot with a rotating table can usually be added to an existing manual line without rebuilding the whole IGU production process, which is why many fabricators choose this route to automate sealing before committing to a fully integrated line. Financing this as a standalone addition is generally simpler than financing a full line upgrade, since the lender is assessing one machine rather than a multi-station installation. It is worth confirming with your supplier that the robot's cycle time matches the rest of your existing line before you commit.
Can I finance a used sealant robot?
Yes, used sealant robots can be financed, though the used market is more specialist than for general workshop equipment, so lenders will look closely at the machine's age, hours run and whether it is single or dual-component before agreeing terms. A robot bought through a specialist glazing machinery dealer with a warranty and recent service history is generally easier to finance than a private sale. This can be a sensible way for a fabricator moving beyond manual sealing for the first time to reduce the upfront cost of automating.
What deposit is typical for sealant robot finance?
Hire purchase typically asks for a deposit of around 10 to 20% of the equipment cost, with the balance spread over the agreed term and ownership passing to you at the end. A finance lease or operating lease usually needs no deposit, since the lender's security is the equipment itself, which suits fabricators wanting to deduct the full rental payment against profit as it is paid rather than tying up cash upfront on a significant piece of production equipment.
How quickly can sealant robot finance be approved?
A standalone robot from an established manufacturer is commonly approved within a few working days once your application, the supplier's quote and recent accounts are with the lender. A fully integrated sealing cell financed as part of a wider double glazing line typically takes longer, around one to two weeks, since the lender is assessing a larger, more complex facility. Having your supplier's full quote and specification ready before applying is the main thing that keeps either timeline short.

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