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Purchase Orders

Griplock Systems accepts faxed and emailed purchase orders (POs). We can answer any questions you may have over the phone, however verbal POs are discouraged and Griplock will not be held liable for any mistakes resulting from verbally transmitted POs. Contact us. Our office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

To process your order, the following information must be present on your PO:

  • PO# or other reference #
  • Company name
  • Phone number
  • Fax number
  • Email address if available
  • Billing address
  • Ship-to address if different from Billing address
    NOTE: Most delivery companies will not deliver to a Post Office Box
  • Ship-to phone number
  • Griplock Part Number or a detailed description of the part being ordered
  • Name of person placing the order
  • Dateproduct is required
  • Preferred shipping method (e.g. UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air, etc.)

All goods are shipped FOB Zip Code 93013. Our standard shipping method is UPS Ground Service. Please advise if faster shipping is required. Goods will automatically be insured if we ship pre-paid on our account. Customers may request that goods be shipped using their own shipping accounts, but should be aware that our insurance does not cover goods in those circumstances. More shipping information.

After your order has been placed, an Order Confirmation will be sent to you within 24 hours. If you have not received an Order Confirmation within this time, please contact us to ensure that we have received your order. Please check your Order Confirmation for accuracy and notify us immediately of any discrepancies.

Credit Applications

We are happy to set up credit terms for established commercial companies. Please complete our credit application form and fax it to us at 805.566.0065. Please allow up to two weeks to process credit requests.

NOTE: Credit terms are approved based on satisfactory credit references, as well as any additional information we obtain. Credit terms are set up solely at Griplock’s discretion.

Credit Card Purchases

Griplock accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.  An order confirmation will either be faxed or emailed to you with the total cost, including shipping and any handling, if applicable.  You may provide your credit card information by telephone, fax or email.  An invoice and printed receipt will be mailed to you the day after your order is shipped.

NOTE: Griplock does not keep credit card information on file.

C.O.D. Purchases

Griplock will ship product C.O.D. within the U.S. only. An order confirmation will either be faxed or emailed to you with the total cost, including shipping, C.O.D. charges (and any handling if applicable). The total is payable upon delivery.

Pre-Payments

Griplock accepts pre-payment by checks drawn on U.S. banks only. Griplock will ship goods upon the release of funds.

Stock & Non-Stock Items

Many of the items Griplock Systems offers are Stock items and will always be available. Griplock cannot guarantee to hold large quantities of all Stock items.  Non-Stock items may also be available in limited quantities. The item card will specify what products are Stock items. Small orders of Non-Stock items may incur a Small Order Charge. For more information please contact the Sales Team or your Account Manager.

QuickShip

Griplock maintains inventory of certain keyitems that normally can be shipped within 24 hours.  Items designated as QuickShip are subject to change. Please check the item cards for the QuickShip symbol or ask the Sales Team.

NOTE: It may not be possible to fulfill large orders of certain QuickShip items within 24 hours.

Lead Times

Lead times will vary depending on the items and quantities on order.  Please check with the Sales Team.

Small Orders

If your order is for less than $100.00 Griplock may add a surcharge to bring the value up to $100.00, exclusive of shipping charges.

Same Day

Same day shipments can be accommodated depending on current workloads, but may incur a 25% rush charge. The cut-off time for same day shipments is 12:00 pm Pacific Time.

Custom Orders

Griplock Systems will consult with you on the design of customized Gliders, Cables and Terminals, Suspension Kits or other parts. Customized parts can take up to 3 months to manufacture in addition to development time. There may be consultation and engineering fees,as well as other set-up charges associated with such development. Please contact the Sales Team or your Account Manager for more information.

Revised Orders

We will do all we can to revise an orderthat has been placed but has yet to ship.

NOTE: All special orders and custom orders,once placed, will be considered final.

Check Your Shipment

Griplock Systems will always send an Order Confirmation upon receipt of an order. Please review the Order Confirmation for accuracy.  Shipments from Griplock Systems should be checked upon receipt. All claims for damaged, defective, or missing goods must be made within 5 business days of receipt.

Returns

All sales are final. In order to return any goods, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) must be requested from and issued by Griplock Systems. No returned goods shall be accepted without an RMA. Returned goods must have been purchased within 30 days from the issuance of an RMA. Returned goods must be shipped at the customer’s expense. Returned goods that are deemed re-saleable are subject to a restocking charge. Upon inspection and acceptance of goods by our Quality Control Department a Credit Memo will be issued. The Credit Memo may then be applied to future orders only, not to existing invoices. Credit must be redeemed within 12 months from the date of the Credit Memo. There will be no cash refunds. Complete Return Policy.

Stocking Programs & Blanket Purchase Orders

Stocking agreements and Blanket Order programs are available.  Please contact your Account Manager for details.

International Sales

Griplock services accounts in North, Central and South America. We welcome OEM and distributor inquiries from any potential customer in these areas. At the present time Griplock handles all distribution from its California location.

Complete Company Policies

Please refer to our Policies for more detailed legal information.