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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you consider E-TEC Sales LLC? Because finding the right factory for your requirements, especially in Asia, is challenging, expensive and often fruitless. Time and money lost on under preformed suppliers is costly and counter productive. Your time is better spent in other areas. E-TEC Sales is experienced in electronic sourcing. We have developed and earned the respect of some of the best manufacturers both offshore and domestically. Our long time partnerships have achieved what only larger companies are usually capable of. Let E-TEC Sales match your technology and volumes with sources that have already been proven.
Q: Why manufacture in Asia?
Q: What products can E-TEC Sales have manufactured for me?
Q: How much can we save?
Q: How can we be sure of the quality?
Q: How do we get started?
Q: How do we place a purchase order?
Q: Can you hold an inventory?
Q: Why manufacture in Asia?
A: Taiwan and China are experienced exporters. Everyday a customer of E-TEC Sales is receiving parts from Taiwan and/or China and this is because of…
- The low cost of labor
- Their technical skills, motivation and literacy
- Developed and dynamic industrial infrastructures
- Government support for manufacturing and environmental laws
- Stable economies and currencies
Q: What products can E-TEC Sales have manufactured for me?
A: E-TEC Sales is focused on these custom parts:
- PCB Fabrication
- Membrane Switches
- Rubber / Silicon key Pads
- Graphic Overlays
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Q: How much can we save?
A: This varies. The best way of knowing is to just send us a quote. Obviously the more labor intensive the higher the savings. In general you can expect about 30-40% savings over a US fabricator.
Q: How can we be sure of the quality?
A: We take a genuine interest in your business and represent manufacturers that are committed to the highest quality of manufacturing at the best possible price.
Our Manufacturers are:
- IPC-6012
- IPC-A-600
- ISO
- UL
- Mil 55-110 (domestic only)
- ITAR Compliant
In addition, we have an English-speaking and highly technical staff in Asia that communicates your specifications, monitors and controls the production of your parts and ensures your on-time delivery.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Send your data to sales@e-tecsales.com Remember to specify the quantity(s)
and lead-time(s) needed. We accept RS-274X Gerber files, .pdf, and CAD/CAM files with .dwg, and .dxf, filenames. PCB quotations are returned in 24 hours, unless you are requesting a quick turn around time, then it will only be a couple of
hours. Membrane Switches, Key Pads, Graphic Overlays and Sheet Metal
Fabrication have some processes and/or materials that are not in-house.
Please allow 3-5 days for these quotations.
Q: How do we place a purchase order?
A: E-TEC Sales puts you in contact with their partners. Contact information and
ordering instructions are stated on every quotation. Our partners send prompt
confirmation of every order, so you can rest assured it has been received and is being processed.
Q: Can you hold an inventory?
A: Yes. We can hold an inventory in the USA or in Asia. Please inform us at the time of quote if you will be needing this service.
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