Frequently Asked Questions - Lektronix

Question 1

Which carriers do you use?

Accepted Answer

All mainstream carries are used and selected based on parcel size, weight, and geography.

Question 2

Do you offer same day delivery?

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Yes, subject to time and location.

Question 3

How much is delivery?

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Delivery cost dependant parcel size, weight, and geography. This will be quoted to you prior to dispatch.

Question 4

How long do deliveries take?

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Depending on parcel size, weight, and geography. This will be quoted to you prior to dispatch.

Question 5

Can I track shipments?

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If supported by carrier you will be sent a tracking number once your unit is on route.

Question 6

Can I drop off and or pick up items from your facility?

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Yes, suggest contacting us prior to your visit to save any wasted journeys.

Question 7

Do you offer worldwide shipments?

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We offer shipments across our coverage area of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Question 8

Do you offer free collections?

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Free collections are available dependent upon geography and urgency.

Question 9

What is the Lead time on repairs?

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Standard Repairs Up to 10 workings days* Emergency Repairs Up to 3 working days* *Subject to parts and availability

Question 10

Do you offer Engineer Field services?

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Yes, in countries that are currently supported which include the UK and Poland.

Question 11

Do you offer service exchange/spares?

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Yes, subject to availability, please send us an enquiry.

Question 12

Can you order upgrades/site work?

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Yes, in countries that are currently supported which include the UK and Poland.

Question 13

Can you source obsolete equipment?

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Yes, our team is very experienced in sourcing hard to find obsolete equipment.

Question 14

Do we have to sign a contract?

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No, there is flexibility on the type of accounts you can hold with us including Pre-payment / credit terms. That operate on a transactional purchase order basis.

Question 15

Do you offer service contracts on CNCs?

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We do not offer mechanical service contracts. However, we can offer service contracts against electronic equipment, contact us for more information.

Question 16

What payment methods do you accept?

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BACS transfer

Question 17

Do you offer a support/Maintenance contract?

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Yes, please contact us and provide more information on your requirements.

Question 18

What warranty do you give on repairs?

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A full 12 month whole of unit warranty from when the unit is returned to you.

Question 19

Can I buy an Extended Warranty?

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Yes, and you will be reminded as your current warranty is about to expire.

Question 20

How do I get technical advice?

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Contact us by email giving as much detail as possible and we will call you back.

Question 21

Do you provide detail analysis of work carried out?

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All completed repairs are returned with a detailed service report.

Question 22

What range of kW drives can you repair?

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We can repair units up to 200kW.

Question 23

What size of motors can you repair?

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We can repair motors up to 350kW.

Question 24

What are your test rig capabilities?

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For our most popular repairs please see our test-rigs page. Bespoke test-rigs are being created daily to facilitate our customers unique requirements.

Question 25

How do you dispose of hazardous waste?

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We operate under a waste duty of care policy to ensure that as much as possible is recycled and any hazardous waste is disposed of responsibly.

Question 26

Do you use environmentally friendly packaging?

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All our packaging is 100% recyclable.

Question 27

Are you a member of any associations?

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Yes, we are members of AEMT, Safe contractor and MakeUK.

Question 28

Are you ISO accredited?

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We are ISO accredited 9001 in almost all our locations with a plan in progress for 100% by 2024.

Question 29

Terms and Conditions

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Our Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Question 30

Interested in joining our team?

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You can find our latest list of vacancies here.

Question 31

I cannot find what I am looking for?

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Please contact us via email or ideally webchat as we may be able to support you even if your product is not on our website.

Question 32

How do I complain?

Accepted Answer

Please submit a complaint form here.

Question 33

Do you buy redundant stock?

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On occasion – please contact us with equipment details.

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