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Most first time importers of cartridge ask the same five questions. This page answers them in the order they usually arrive, with the numbers we quote internally rather than round marketing claims.
Getting Cartridge to Your Warehouse
Carton dimensions for cartridge are a design decision, not a packing afterthought. A few centimetres on the master carton can change how many units fit a pallet, and that repeats on every order.
Carton dimensions for cartridge are a design decision, not a packing afterthought. A few centimetres on the master carton can change how many units fit a pallet, and that repeats on every order.
The Specification That Matters
Ask any factory for the same cartridge sample twice, three months apart. If the second sample drifts, the production line is running without statistical control and your reviews will drift with it. Consistency over time is a more useful signal than a single good sample.
Ask for the cartridge specification in the same units you intend to measure in. A metric quoted in a form you cannot verify on arrival is not a specification, it is a claim.
| Product category | Closed pod |
|---|---|
| Resistance band | 0.6 - 0.8 ohm |
| Capacity tolerance | +/- 2% |
| Puff count method | Machine cycle 3s on / 27s off |
| Master carton | 200 units |
| Carton weight | 6.9 kg |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Storage | 15-25 C, dry, away from direct light |
Where Cartridge Sits in the Range
Range decisions for cartridge should start from shelf space, not from a supplier catalogue. Count the facings you actually have, then decide how many of them this line deserves against what it currently earns.
Inspection Before Dispatch
Random checks are fine, but weight the sample towards the start and end of a cartridge production run. Those are where a line is most likely to drift.
Random checks are fine, but weight the sample towards the start and end of a cartridge production run. Those are where a line is most likely to drift.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
- Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
- Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
Turning Cartridge Into Repeats
Use your cartridge staff training time on the two questions customers actually ask. Anything more detailed gets forgotten by the second shift.
Practical Checklist
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
- Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
- Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
- Ask how the factory measures puff count, then compare like with like.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit the production facility?
Yes, and we encourage it for larger programmes. Visits are most useful when you already have a draft specification, because you can then check the specific processes behind the numbers you care about.
How do you handle a short shipment?
Cartons are counted and weighed before dispatch and the figures are shared with you. If something is short on arrival, the packing record and the carrier documentation are both available, which keeps the claim straightforward.
Is there a warranty on cartridge?
Manufacturing defects are covered against the retained sample standard. Normal wear, misuse and damage after opening are not. We publish the threshold in the order terms so both sides know exactly what the claim process looks like.
Is there support for in-store material?
Yes. Shelf talkers, counter cards and simple planogram suggestions are available for cartridge ranges that reach a sensible volume. Most retailers find the plain strength and flavour cards do the most work.
Do you provide compliance documents?
Every shipment leaves with the documentation set relevant to your market, including batch records and test reports where required. Your local rules still determine what you must file, so confirm those with your broker before import.
Next Step
We would rather quote you accurately and lose the order than quote optimistically and lose the relationship. Ask us the awkward questions early.
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