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Frequently asked questions

Everything we get asked before an order

Ordering, pricing, lead times, import and customs, compliance, warranty: clear answers, including on what worries buyers most when the equipment is built far away.

Ordering & quotes

Ordering with Veltrium

How does an order work, from quote to delivery?

In four steps: you describe your need in the configurator or with your own specification; our team comes back within 5 working days with a firm quote (first reply within 48 h); after ordering, the unit is built under our brand and inspected; it is delivered on site in 15 to 18 weeks with its complete documentation.

Why don't you show prices?

Every transformer is made to order. The price depends on the full specification, the price of copper and steel, and logistics. We don't run automatic pricing: you receive a firm quote prepared by our team.

Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

No, we quote a single unit as readily as a batch. Volume discounts are available to installers, engineering firms and distributors for recurring orders.

Can I just send my own specification?

Yes. The configurator frames the request, but you can also send your specification directly to devis@veltrium-energie.com. We come back to you the same way.

Lead times

How long?

What is the manufacturing and delivery lead time?

15 to 18 weeks for standard configurations (standard transformer or prefabricated substation), including manufacturing, testing and transport to site. See our transformer lead times guide.

Do HV substations follow the same lead time?

No: HV substations are engineered on study. The single-line diagram, protection and civil works are assessed case by case, and the schedule is set with the quote.

Does the lead time include transport to site?

Yes for standard configurations: the 15–18 week lead time covers manufacturing, testing and transport. The exact split of roles at customs depends on the Incoterm (see below).

Import, customs & delivery

How you receive the unit

Who handles import and customs clearance?

Two options depending on the Incoterm. The most common in B2B: your company acts as importer (with its EORI number and VAT), and we supply the complete file (EU Declaration of Conformity, CE marking, test reports, nameplate) for frictionless clearance. We can also arrange delivered-price shipping via an importer established in the EU.

Which Incoterms do you offer?

Depending on your preference: FOB / CIF (you import, the most economical), DAP (delivered to your site, you remain importer) or DDP (delivered and cleared). We state the Incoterm on every quote so the split of roles is clear.

Do I need to be an import specialist to buy from you?

No. If you have a regular freight forwarder, they handle the formalities and you reclaim import VAT directly — this is the standard way industrial equipment moves. Otherwise, we arrange delivery for you. Either way, the compliance file is supplied.

Compliance & warranty

Legal safety & after-sales

Is a transformer built in Asia compliant with the European market?

Yes, provided it is designed and documented for the EU: CE marking, Ecodesign Tier 2, IEC 60076, RoHS/REACH and WEEE. As the manufacturer placing the product on the market under its brand, Veltrium carries the regulatory responsibility, not the factory.

What is your warranty?

A 24-month contractual warranty from commissioning (or 30 months from delivery, whichever comes first), in addition to statutory guarantees. Claims handled directly by Veltrium, your single point of contact in Europe. See the warranty & after-sales.

How do you manage quality on manufacturing done far away?

Selection of qualified factories, quality control at key stages, IEC 60076 routine tests on every unit, and witness tests (KEMA / TÜV) available before shipment. The file for each unit is archived.

Products & technical

Technical choices

Oil-immersed or dry: how to choose?

It depends mostly on the room and fire risk: dry-type is often required indoors (public buildings, hospitals, data centers), oil-immersed offers the best power/price ratio outdoors or in a dedicated room. See oil-immersed or dry.

Copper or aluminium for the windings?

Copper is our default choice (compactness, durability); aluminium remains available when weight or budget takes priority. See copper or aluminium.

Can you build to our exact specification?

Yes, that is our job as a manufacturer: we start from your specification (power, voltages, vector group, protection, accessories) and design the unit accordingly, under our brand and our compliance responsibility.

Another question?

Describe your project, we reply within 48 h

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