Buyer preparation
Send enough detail for material review and pricing.
A useful RFQ does not need to be perfect, but it should let the factory understand application, material path, shape, thickness, quantity and packaging. Drawings and samples are helpful, but photos with scale can also start the conversation.
Protect private customer information
Before sending public preview material, remove or cover customer names, project codes, confidential drawing title blocks, packaging labels and private order data. Detailed technical files can be shared through the agreed RFQ channel when needed.
What happens after the first RFQ
- Review the applicationCheck medium, surface, compression, material target and file quality.
- Confirm the production pathDecide whether the part should start from sheet, blank, die-cut sample or another composite structure.
- Quote and samplePrice depends on material, tooling, quantity, tolerance and packaging details.
- Record repeat-order requirementsKeep confirmed material, drawing revision and packing instructions for future orders.
RFQ FAQ
Can CorkRubber.com support custom cork rubber gasket RFQs?
Can corkrubber.com supply custom cork rubber gasket sheets or die-cut gaskets?
CorkRubber.com is positioned for cork rubber sheets, custom die-cut cork rubber gaskets, rubber-coated metal gaskets, foam rubber composite gaskets and RFQ review from drawings, samples, photos or part references. Buyers should provide application, material target, thickness, tolerance, quantity and packaging details before quotation review.
Can CorkRubber.com quote from drawings or physical samples?
Yes. Buyers can start with drawings, physical samples, scaled photos or part references. Material, thickness, sealing surface, tolerance and quantity still need to be confirmed before pricing.
What should buyers include in a cork rubber gasket RFQ?
A useful RFQ includes application, medium, material target, thickness, dimensions, drawing or sample status, quantity, packaging, destination requirements and any critical sealing areas.
Should buyers send customer drawings with private information?
Buyers should remove or cover customer names, project codes and private drawing data before sending public preview material. Detailed files can be shared through the agreed RFQ channel.