Specs
Export Week specs
Key configuration notes and reference figures for Export Week.
How Export Week specs line up for shipping and site prep
The Export Week specs page sets out what gets checked before a machine is released for shipment. It covers packing confirmation, export documents, and the final details linked to dispatch from China.
Export Week specs fix the final shipping data before crating starts. That includes machine dimensions, gross weight, voltage confirmation, tool or chiller count, and the documents needed for customs on the South African side. Port handling, forklift capacity, and workshop door openings in Gauteng, Durban, or Cape Town must match the released figures.
The release pack should show the machine exactly as it will depart China. Photos of the control cabinet, spindle area, bed, accessories, and crate markings help the receiving team check that nothing was changed after sign-off. Keep the spec sheet with the installation file so riggers, electricians, and operators work from the same record.
Shipment release data points
The focus here is on the numbers and checks tied to dispatch, not general product marketing. Expect listed crate sizes, packing method, accessory counts, export document references, and any site-prep figures needed before unloading in South Africa. The aim is to avoid mismatch between the ordered CNC or laser cell and what arrives at the warehouse or factory.
Match Export Week specs with the booked shipment and the final accessory list before the crates are closed. Ask for inspection images against the approved build, plus copies of the packing list and export paperwork linked to that machine. If you send details through the contact form, include the machine model, destination city, and any loading limits at your premises.
- Crate size, weight, lifting points
- Voltage, phase, and air requirements
- Packing list checked against options
SA receiving and site checks
A released machine still has to fit the South African delivery chain. Container access, offloading equipment, warehouse booking windows, and the route to the final workshop all matter once the export papers are issued. Older industrial sites may also need confirmed slab loading, turning space for riggers, and separate placement for chillers or extraction units.
Power conditions need attention before arrival, especially on CNC and laser installations. Confirm supply type, breaker sizing, earthing, and whether a stabiliser, compressor, or extractor sits inside the same consignment. Coastal corrosion risk and inland dust levels should be noted early so covers, storage, and first-start checks suit the destination.
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Factory release record for dispatch
Built for orders where sourcing, crating, shipping and site delivery need to run in step.
Once Export Week specs are locked, file them with the commissioning notes and shipping documents for the same machine. That record helps when the crate is opened, the accessories are counted, and the installation team verifies the delivered configuration against the approved order. It also gives procurement and operations one reference point for customs, delivery, and start-up.
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