Export to Sri Lanka
CNC Laser, Plasma & Welding Machines for Sri Lanka — Shipped from India
Export documentation, installation and warranty support built around Sri Lanka's ports, power supply and manufacturing sectors.
400 V 3-phase · 50 HzLKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)Port of Colombo
RA Machine is the CNC machine division of R.A. Auto Engineering Works, an engineering company in Kolkata, India, founded in 1989 and building machines since 2008. We make CNC laser and plasma cutting machines, MIG, TIG, MMA and submerged arc welding machines, and cobot and robotic welding systems, and supply them across India and abroad. We are GST registered, hold an Import Export Code for export, and have supplied Indian Railways since 2022 as a preferred vendor for certain safety-critical items. This page covers export details specific to Sri Lanka: manufacturing sectors we serve, shipping terms, power compatibility and the machines we supply there. More about RA Machine
Machines ship by sea to Port of Colombo; urgent spares and small consignments travel by air to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. Quotations are issued in US dollars as our standard export currency; buyers arrange conversion through their bank at the time of payment.
At a glance
- 400 V 3-phase
- Voltage
- 50 Hz
- Frequency
- LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)
- Currency
- Port of Colombo
- Sea ports
- 8–10 weeks
- Lead time
Why India
Documented quality
SAFTA preferential tariff treatment and Sri Lanka's proximity to Indian ports give Indian machinery a clear cost and logistics advantage over Chinese or European alternatives.
Competitive pricing
Colombo's role as a transshipment hub for Indian exports means shipping schedules and freight options to Sri Lanka are frequent and reliable.
Responsive support
English is widely used in Sri Lankan commercial and industrial communication, removing translation friction in specifications and support.
Logistics & trade ties
A close time zone match, with Sri Lanka only 30 minutes behind India, supports real-time remote diagnostics and same-day support.
Sectors
Sri Lanka's demand for cutting and welding capacity concentrates in a handful of manufacturing sectors, most visibly around Colombo and Katunayake Free Trade Zone.
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MIG · TIG · MMAprocessesExport process
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Quotation
Share your material, thickness, bed size or welding requirement and we issue a formal quotation.
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Production
Your machine is assembled, wired and run through factory acceptance checks at our works in India.
- 3
Inspection & freight
A live pre-shipment video inspection precedes export packing and sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia.
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Installation
Remote, video-guided commissioning is followed by an on-site engineer visit for final alignment and checks.
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Training
Operators are trained on safe operation, maintenance and the nesting or welding-program software.
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Warranty & support
Core systems are covered from commissioning, backed by remote diagnostics and stocked wear spares.
Shipping & terms
Cutting and welding machine demand in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's manufacturing sector, centred around Colombo and its surrounding industrial zones, spans light engineering, construction materials and export-oriented manufacturing that feeds the island's apparel and general goods export industries. Colombo Port's role as a major regional transshipment hub also means many Indian export shipments to other countries already pass through Sri Lanka, making direct delivery to Colombo straightforward.
Import demand for fiber laser cutting equipment has grown alongside Sri Lanka's construction recovery and its export manufacturing base, which needs precise, reliable metal fabrication to meet international buyer quality standards.
Shipping terms and logistics
Sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia to Colombo is a short, direct route with an indicative transit of 5–9 days, benefiting from Colombo's position as a major regional transshipment hub. CIF delivery to Colombo is available alongside standard FOB Kolkata or Delhi terms. Standard export terms are FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF.
Warranty, spares and remote support
Machines carry a 12-month warranty on core systems, backed by remote diagnostic support typically within 4 working hours and stocked wear spares — nozzles, lenses, torch consumables, contact tips and drive rollers — for prompt air-freight dispatch to Sri Lanka. Customised extended warranty available on request.
Export orders are quoted on FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF terms, with 70% advance with confirmed order, 30% before shipment.
Currency and regulatory notes
Quotations are issued in US dollars as our standard export currency; buyers arrange conversion through their bank at the time of payment.
Machinery imports into Sri Lanka generally attract standard customs duty with SAFTA preferential treatment available for qualifying goods of Indian origin; we confirm any conformity paperwork your machine needs before production, and buyers should confirm current requirements with their customs clearing agent.
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Other South Asia markets
RA Machine also supplies and supports machines across South Asia.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — exporting to Sri Lanka
How do we request a quotation for delivery to Sri Lanka?
Send your required cutting or welding specification through our enquiry form and we will issue a US-dollar quotation with FOB Kolkata or Delhi and CIF options to Colombo, along with confirmed lead time.
What shipping terms and transit time apply to Sri Lanka?
We ship FOB Kolkata or Delhi as standard with CIF available to Colombo. Transit is indicatively 5 to 9 days, a short and frequent route given Colombo's transshipment hub status.
Does SAFTA reduce import duty on our machine?
Machinery qualifying as Indian-origin under SAFTA generally benefits from preferential import duty; we provide the certificate of origin and supporting documentation your clearing agent needs to claim this.
Will the machine run on Sri Lankan industrial power?
Our machines can be configured for 400 V 3-phase 50 Hz supply, the standard across Sri Lankan industrial facilities, so no additional transformer is required.
How is installation and operator training handled?
We begin with remote video commissioning by our engineering team, followed by an on-site engineer visit for final calibration, safety checks and hands-on operator training.
What warranty and spares support do you offer?
Every machine carries a 12-month warranty on the laser or welding power source, drive and control system, with wear spares such as nozzles, lenses and torch consumables stocked for rapid dispatch.
What payment terms do you offer Sri Lankan buyers?
Standard terms are 30 percent advance with the purchase order and 70 percent against pre-shipment inspection video and shipping documents, settled by wire transfer in US dollars.
What is the typical lead time before shipment?
Production lead time is typically 6 to 8 weeks from confirmed order and specification, with an exact shipping date confirmed once the vessel is booked.
Request an export quotation
Send your cutting or welding requirement and we will issue a formal quotation with FOB Kolkata and CIF options to your nearest port.
Thank you — your export enquiry has been sent.
Our export desk will get back to you about shipping to Sri Lanka, usually within one working day.