When buying stenters or mercerizing lines, how to negotiate wear-part list and spare supply lead time, and which parts must be stocked with first order?
• Stock with first order: pin plates/clips, guide roller bearings, seals, temperature sensors and inverter fans.
• Pin plate life is about 6-12 months; require 20% of annual usage supplied with first order.
• Write spare lead time into contract: standard parts ≤15 days, imported parts ≤45 days.
• Require wear-part drawings and material certificates to avoid being locked into non-standard parts.
• Quote wear parts separately during warranty and cap price increase at 5% over three years.
• Pin plate life is about 6-12 months; require 20% of annual usage supplied with first order.
• Write spare lead time into contract: standard parts ≤15 days, imported parts ≤45 days.
• Require wear-part drawings and material certificates to avoid being locked into non-standard parts.
• Quote wear parts separately during warranty and cap price increase at 5% over three years.