Specification checklist
Confirm operating voltage, sealing width, throughput, supported materials and consumables. Share the actual packaging sample.
Inspection questions
Request a demonstration using the intended material. Confirm spares, manuals and the limits of any support arrangement.
Transport considerations
Dimensions, weight, protective crating and handling affect the route choice and total cost.
Look beyond the product price.
Confirm unit price, packaging, sample and inspection charges, freight, duties and taxes, and local delivery. Quantity, packed dimensions, material and required documentation can change the total. There is no universal duty rate or delivery promise.
SOURCING NOTES
Packaging equipment
Label printers, sealing equipment and packing tools
Before asking for a quote
- Has a sample of the actual packaging material been tested?
- Which consumables, spare parts and manuals are needed?
- Are voltage and installation requirements suitable?
Read the estimate in separate parts
- Product & packaging
- Confirm the exact model, variant quantities, unit basis and carton specification.
- Sourcing & inspection
- Ask which coordination tasks, sample costs and agreed checks are included or charged separately.
- Freight & handling
- Check packed weight and volume, chargeable basis, route and origin/destination handling.
- Duties, taxes & clearance
- Identify who confirms classification, required documents and item-specific applicable charges.
- Local delivery & exclusions
- Confirm the delivery scope, unloading arrangements, possible extras and quote validity.