How to Request a Quote for Custom Rubber Parts: Complete RFQ Guide

What to Include in Your RFQ

A complete RFQ (Request for Quotation) helps suppliers give you accurate pricing. Missing information means inaccurate quotes or long back-and-forth. Here’s what to prepare:

Required Documents

• 2D drawings (PDF): With dimensions, tolerances (e.g., ±0.05mm), surface finish notes
• 3D files (STEP / IGES): For complex geometries and volume calculation
• Material specification: Brand name (e.g., Viton® A, EPDM Buna N) or target performance properties
• Sample (optional but recommended): Physical sample for direct reference

Operating Conditions — Don’t Skip This

• Maximum and minimum operating temperature
• Contact media (oil type, fuel, acid, steam, water, etc.)
• Working pressure and speed (for dynamic seals)
• Certifications required (FDA, NSF, IATF, ASTM, etc.)
• Target market and applicable regulations

What a Rubber Parts Quotation Includes

How to Read a Quote Red Flag

Red Flag 1: Unit price too low — may indicate sub-standard materials or missing processes (no curing, no finishing).

Red Flag 2: Mold cost not clearly defined — unclear who owns the mold after the order.

Red Flag 3: No mention of inspection reports — no material cert or dimension report = no quality guarantee.

Typical Lead Times

Need a Quote?

Send us your drawings, operating conditions, and target quantity. Anlintech responds within 24-48 hours with a detailed quotation.