Partnership Paths
Choose the Right Path for Your Business
Every business relationship with E-Lins starts with direct communication — no intermediaries, no layers. Pick the path that fits your scale and model.
Direct Buyer
Purchase off-the-shelf E-Lins products. No MOQ, no minimum commitment. Samples available from shop.e-lins.com. Volume discounts from 50 units.
Browse Products →OEM / ODM Partner
Sell E-Lins hardware under your own brand with custom firmware, branding, and packaging. MOQ 50 units. NDA from day one. 27 Years of white-label experience.
Start OEM Inquiry →Authorized Reseller
Resell E-Lins standard products in your region or industry vertical. Competitive pricing, co-marketing support, and pre-sales technical assistance.
Apply to Resell →HOW TO BUY
From Product Selection to Delivery
Whether you are sourcing standard industrial connectivity products or planning a larger deployment, E-Lins provides a clear path from product selection and technical discussion through evaluation, ordering, production, and delivery.
Product Selection
Choose routers, modems, switches, controllers, or related products.
Technical Discussion
Review interfaces, cellular, power, environmental, and application needs.
Sample
Order a standard product sample or request a project sample.
Evaluation
Validate network performance, compatibility, interfaces, and application fit.
Quotation
Receive pricing, MOQ, lead time, and commercial terms for your order.
Order & Production
Confirm the order, payment, production schedule, and inspection requirements.
Shipping
Arrange global delivery using the agreed shipping terms and carrier.
After-Sales Support
Get ongoing technical support, firmware, warranty, and RMA assistance.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Plan Your Order with Clear Commercial Terms
Lead time and MOQ depend on product type, order quantity, and customization. The overview below helps you prepare for a faster quotation.
| Item | Standard Products | OEM | ODM |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOQ | No MOQ for standard products | From 50 units for supported customization | Project-based; typically 500+ units |
| Sample Lead Time | 1–3 days, depending on availability | Project-based | Project-based |
| Lead Time | Model and quantity dependent; for orders under 100K units, approximately 1 day to 8 weeks | Project-based | Project-based |
| Product Scope | Routers, modems, switches, controllers, and related products | Branding, software/firmware, packaging, and supported customization | Hardware, enclosure, interfaces, and engineering-led customization |
What Happens Before Production?
For projects requiring technical review, E-Lins can align product specifications, target market requirements, interfaces, cellular configuration, power input, accessories, and delivery requirements before quotation and production scheduling.
Commercial Planning
For an accurate quotation, provide the product or product category, estimated quantity, target market, required features, and target delivery date. Custom projects may require additional engineering discussion before final pricing.
Payment & Shipping
Flexible Payment for Global Buyers
We accommodate the payment methods most common to industrial B2B buyers worldwide.
T/T Wire Transfer
30% deposit, 70% before shipment. Most common for B2B orders.
L/C — Letter of Credit
Irrevocable L/C accepted for orders above USD 10—000.
Credit Card / PayPal
Visa / Mastercard / PayPal via shop.e-lins.com for sample orders.
Net Terms (Established Partners)
Net 30—60 available after 3 successful transactions.
Shipping Incoterms
| Incoterm | Who Handles Customs | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DDP | E-Lins handles all | Simplest for buyer Recommended |
| D· P | Buyer handles import | Buyers with customs broker |
| FOB Shenzhen | Buyer handles freight | Large volume / sea freight |
| EXW Shenzhen | Buyer handles all | Buyer's forwarder pickup |
RFQ GUIDE
What to Include in Your RFQ
Providing a few technical and commercial details helps our sales and engineering teams recommend the right product and prepare a more accurate quotation.
Product or Application
Model number, product category, or a short description of the intended application.
Quantity & Order Type
Estimated quantity, sample requirement, recurring order, project order, OEM, or ODM.
Target Market & Timing
Destination country or region and your required sample or delivery schedule.
Technical Requirements
Cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, serial, I/O, PoE, GPS/GNSS, power, environmental, or other requirements.
Commercial Requirements
Preferred Incoterm, payment method, target price range if available, and shipping preference.
Compliance & Customization
Required certifications, branding, software/firmware, enclosure, packaging, or interface changes.
Why Buy Direct
No Distributors. No Markup. Factory-Direct Pricing.
15-30%
Distributor Markup You Save
4hr
Pre-Sales Response Time
7day
DOA Replacement Guarantee
5yr
Direct Hardware Warranty
Become a Reseller
Resell E-Lins in Your Region
What We Offer Resellers
Competitive reseller pricing, co-branded marketing materials, product training, pre-sales technical support, and priority access to new product launches. No territorial lock-in — performance-based partnership.
How to Apply
Submit your company profile and target region. Our channel team will respond within 2 business days with the reseller agreement, pricing schedule, and onboarding details.
AFTER-SALES SUPPORT
Support That Continues After Delivery
E-Lins supports customers beyond shipment with product documentation, technical assistance, firmware maintenance, warranty service, and RMA coordination.
Technical Support
Pre-sales and post-sales assistance for product configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, and application questions.
Firmware & Documentation
Access product documentation and lifecycle firmware support for applicable E-Lins products and projects.
Warranty & RMA
Warranty service, DOA handling, replacement coordination, and RMA support are available according to product and order terms.
Partnership FAQ
Common Partnership Questions
Is there a minimum order to become a reseller?
There is no formal minimum order to be designated as an authorized reseller. However, we typically look for partners who can commit to a minimum annual volume of USD 20—000. Initial orders can be as small as needed. Contact our channel team to discuss your target market.
Can I get exclusivity for my region?
Regional exclusivity can be granted to resellers who meet defined annual performance targets. We evaluate exclusivity requests on a case-by-case basis, considering your existing customer base, technical capability, and target market size.
What payment terms are available for regular orders?
New customers: 30% deposit, 70% before shipment. After 3 successful orders, you can apply for Net 30 payment terms. Established resellers with strong order history may qualify for Net 60 terms. L/C available for orders above USD 10—000.
Do you provide co-marketing support for resellers?
Yes. Authorized resellers receive: co-branded marketing materials (datasheets, brochures, landing page templates), product photography and 3D render assets, joint press release support for major deployments, and pre-sales engineering assistance.
Ready to start a partnership with E-Lins?
Tell us about your business and target market — we'll respond with the right partnership model within 4 hours.