The Installed Base Is Deciding Your Mix, Not the Marketing
Every dealer asks for a recommended split between rolling-code and fixed-code stock. The honest answer is that the split follows the age of the installed base in your market, and it moves over time. A dealer who stocked 80% fixed code fifteen years ago and has not revised it is now sitting on dead stock while losing rolling-code sales to a competitor down the road.
How to Work Out Your Own Ratio
| Step | What to do | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Count the doors | Your technicians’ last 100 jobs | An estimate from the catalogue is worthless |
| Classify each one | Rolling-code or fixed-code | The receiver decides, not the brand |
| Note the band | 315 / 433 / 868 | Frequency is the allocation for your market |
| Split the count | Rolling / fixed / unknown | Unknown is the band that keeps you flexible |
| Review quarterly | Against actual sales | The installed base shifts as doors are replaced |
What Each Segment Sells At
| Segment | What it is | Who buys it | Margin character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling-code replacement | Original-style handset for a modern door | End customer, via installer | Higher unit value, repeat demand |
| Fixed-code copy remote | Cloner that captures an existing signal | Locksmith, van-stock technician | Lower unit value, tool-led demand |
| Multi-band universal | One handset covering several bands | Technician, van stock | Sold as a tool, sticks for years |
The Trend to Plan For
Fixed-code doors are not being replaced, they are simply not being extended. A fixed-code door installed in 1998 is still working and will still be working in 2030, but it is a shrinking population because no new door is being installed with it. Rolling-code is a growing population.
The practical consequence for a dealer: keep enough fixed-code stock to serve the installed base you have, but shift the growth capital to rolling-code and multi-band. Review the split annually against your own sales data rather than a supplier’s recommendation.
Request a Quotation — Rolling-Code and Fixed-Code Stock Mix
Send the brands and models you meet most in your market. We reply with the band, the code system and the exact part numbers before you order. MOQ 100 pcs per SKU.
Send Inquiry on WhatsAppEmail: Joanna@rfmando.com · MOQ 100 pcs per SKU · 1 free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays) · Lead time 7-15 days · T/T 30/70 · EXW Xiamen
Catalogue references for the specification above: TY200 4-band 280-868 MHz multi-frequency cloner and 280-868MHz rolling and fixed-code garage remote duplicator. All are MOQ 100 pcs per SKU, with a 7-15 day lead time and one free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays). They are supplied on our own PCBA and housing tooling.
Where to Order
- Garage Door Remotes — 315MHz / 433MHz / 868MHz by market
- RF Remote Controls — multi-band cloners and keyfob remotes
- Locksmith Tools — duplicators, shells and blanks
Terms
MOQ 100 pcs per SKU. One free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays). Lead time 7-15 days. Payment T/T 30/70. Prices EXW Xiamen. 100% functional test on every unit; a third-party QC report at AQL 5% is available on request. CE-RED, RoHS and FCC Part 15 documentation; RCM available.