If you’re looking to get the best elevator price in the shortest time, there are a few things you can do to get ahead of the competition.

1 Clarify the price terms required for the project. Is it EXW, FOB, or CFR, CIF?

2 Identify the elevator supplier’s brand level that the project needs to match. Is it a first-tier brand, a second-tier brand, or a small brand? The elevator brand can greatly affect the price.

3 Determine the number of elevators that need to be matched and how to arrange them? Is it simplex, duplex, or in group control?

4 Whether the elevator with machine room or without machine room? How about the width and depth of the elevator shaft, how many stops, the height of each floor, and the depth of the pit? For example, if same speed, capacity and floor, generally with machine room type is cheaper than without machine room type.

5 Identify the type of elevators that the project needs to match, such as passenger elevators, sightseeing elevators, villa elevators, freight elevators, etc.? The type of elevator will also affect the price. For example, if same speed, capacity and floor, generally the passenger elevator is  cheaper than sightseeing elevator.

6 Specify the elevator decoration and function that the project needs to match. whether needs ordinary 443 stainless steel car wall or 304 stainless steel car wall, whether need be with ARD function, etc.?

7 Confirm the local power supply? 220V, 440V,208V etc.?

8 Clarify the local acceptance standards, do you need to provide a manufacturing standard certificate? If it is to be provided, what criteria does it need to meet? CE, ASME, BS ?

9 Try to finalize the capabilities of the supplier’s installation and commissioning team. For example, whether can supply the complete and effective installation and commissioning guidance manuals? Is online, phone or video remote guidance available? Or is it possible to send experienced engineers who understand English to the construction site for on-site support?

10 Try to finalize the supplier’s warranty terms and after-sales service. For example, the warranty time, how long after the delivery? Does the supplier provide spare parts with the elevator equipment? Whether all the problems can be solved in the shortest possible time?

The above is for reference only, if you need any help, contact us via sales@hipotech.cc, we will send you one FREE sample inquiry sheet which will help you finalize all above items, and get the best quotation in one day .