Approve the tool, battery and charger as a documented combination, then plan kit contents and replacement stock around those identities. A shared 20V label is one specification field; it is not proof that batteries are interchangeable across models or brands.
A purchase-ready decision sheet
| Decision field | Purchasing record |
|---|---|
| Tool identity | Exact model, revision and intended task; for example DUP-CD-014 or DUP-RH-001. |
| Approved combination | Battery reference, capacity, quantity and charger reference approved for that tool version. |
| Retail offer | Bare tool or kit, contents list, manual and packing references; give different contents distinct retail identities. |
| Service and transport | Replacement references and change history, plus the documentation for the actual battery shipment and route. |
Use a matrix that survives the second order
Make one row per offered combination, not one row called “20V battery.” A useful row links the tool model to the agreed pack and charger, its retail SKU, the sample-approval reference and the replacement-part identity. A later change can then be checked against a recorded combination instead of against a familiar-looking connector.
The drill buying guide and rotary-hammer guide address different tool tasks. Showing both in a range does not establish shared battery approval. Use the parts schedule to keep replacement packs and chargers tied to the accepted version.
For air shipments, consult IATA battery guidance for the actual battery and packing arrangement with the responsible shipper or forwarder. Product-platform approval and transport preparation answer different questions.
Start with the jobs the range must cover
List the applications that matter to the target channel: drilling and fastening, grinding and cutting, garden work, spraying, heating or workshop use. Rank them by expected demand and by the battery load they create. A compact tool and a sustained high-load tool may share a nominal platform while needing different battery-capacity recommendations.
Confirm compatibility beyond the voltage label
“20V” alone does not prove that two products share the same interface or approved electrical system. The sample approval should identify the battery housing, terminal layout, pack electronics, charger input, charging logic and the exact combinations approved for use. Record product, battery and charger references together rather than approving each in isolation.
Build a sellable battery and charger plan
Too many pack options fragment purchasing and make the range difficult to explain. A practical opening range often starts with a smaller pack for lighter tools, a higher-capacity pack for demanding work, and the charger configurations needed for the destination market. Final capacity, charge time and pack choice must be confirmed against the exact products and intended duty.
Plan kits and bare tools together
Decide which products should be sold as complete kits and which can be sold as bare tools. Confirm whether the channel expects one or two packs, the charger type, case or carton, and included accessories. The resulting matrix affects MOQ, carton dimensions, landed cost and replacement-stock planning.
Freeze transport and market requirements before shipment
Lithium batteries require product-specific transport preparation. Battery rating, packing arrangement, state of charge, test documentation and carrier acceptance should be reviewed for the actual shipment. IATA publishes current battery guidance for air transport, while destination-market product and battery obligations must be checked for the placing-on-market date.
Include service parts in the platform decision
Confirm how replacement packs, chargers, switches, housings and wear parts will be identified. Record revision changes because an unannounced connector or electronics change can turn service stock into unusable inventory. A shared platform only has value when compatibility remains controlled over the life of the range.
20V platform RFQ checklist
- Destination country and sales channel
- Priority applications and target users
- Required tools for the first launch
- Battery capacity options and expected kit structure
- Charger input, plug and acceptable charge-time range
- Battery and charger compatibility matrix
- Branding, colors, labels, manuals and carton requirements
- Transport documents and destination-market evidence
- Replacement battery, charger and service-parts plan
- Estimated quantity by tool and by kit
Use this checklist with the DUPOW 20V collection, then send the shortlisted tools through the power-tool sourcing route for configuration review.
Buyer FAQs
Does 20V establish battery compatibility?
No. Record and approve the specific tool, pack and charger combination. Voltage alone does not establish interface or system compatibility.
Can a bare-tool retail SKU share a kit contents list?
Keep the contents explicit for each offer. A bare tool and a battery kit should not rely on one ambiguous photograph or packing description.
What happens after a connector or electronics revision?
Review the affected combinations and service references, retain the earlier approval, and document the relationship between old and new versions before reordering.
Send DUPOW the model, market, quantity and requirements for this purchase.