In short
- Product code or application, quantity and process are the three essentials of a quote; with them the sales team can reply with stock status, price and lead time.
- Colour (natural, black, masterbatch), delivery place and the name of the commercial grade you currently use make the quotation precise the first time.
- There is no list price on the site; the price is given in a written, dated quotation according to quantity, exchange rate, packaging and delivery terms.
- Supplier TDS and SDS files come with the quotation; equivalent grades are compared on three or four data-sheet values, not on the code.
Getting a plastic raw-material quote does not require a long form, but if three details are missing the quotation is delayed, because the sales team has to ask for them first. This article lists the information that closes a quote discussion in one round, explains why each item is asked, and shows how equivalent grades are compared.
The three essentials
Product code or application. If you know a code such as "PA66 GF30 BLACK", writing it is enough. If not, describe the part, its operating temperature, environment and the critical expectation (impact, transparency, fire performance); the technical team defines the candidate family and reinforcement level.
Quantity. Regular monthly purchase or a one-off lot? Since standard packaging is 25 kg bags and 1,000 kg big-bags, the quotation is based on these units; quantity directly sets price and packaging.
Process. Injection, extrusion, blow moulding or film: grades of the same family differ in melt flow (MFR). An injection grade sags in the extruder, an extrusion grade fills a mould poorly; the process tells us the right grade the first time.
Details that make the quote precise
| Information | Why it is needed | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Natural, black or coloured via masterbatch | Black, UV stabilised |
| Wall thickness and geometry | Flow and warpage risk | 2 mm, flat wide cover |
| Current grade | Equivalent comparison on the TDS | The commercial name and sheet you use |
| Delivery place and terms | Transport and lead-time planning | Gebze, delivered by truck |
| Document needs | TDS, SDS, declarations | Food-contact declaration |
Why is there no price on the site?
Raw-material prices depend on quantity, exchange rate, packaging and delivery terms; a figure given a week ago may not hold today. That is why every quotation is written and dated with its validity period. Payment and delivery terms are stated clearly in the same document. A figure given by phone is not a quotation; the quotation is the dated document sent by e-mail or WhatsApp.
How are equivalent grades compared?
Two suppliers' "PA6 GF30" share a name but may differ in fibre length, sizing system, heat stabiliser and melt flow. When looking for an equivalent our technical team puts tensile strength, notched impact, HDT and MFR of the two data sheets side by side and points out the difference in the value your part is sensitive to. We do not recommend switching without a mould trial, which is why we send a sample.
TDS and SDS come with the quotation
The technical data sheet (TDS) holds the mechanical, thermal and processing values; the safety data sheet (SDS) the handling, storage and occupational-safety information. Both belong to the quoted grade and are sent by e-mail. We do not publish a single file on the site because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers; to see a sheet in advance use the "ask for technical support" link on the product page.
How do I send a quote request?
The quote form on the site selects the details in three steps and composes the message for WhatsApp or e-mail; nothing is sent to us automatically, you send the message. WhatsApp or a phone call leads to the same result. Requests received within business hours are answered the same day, those outside on the next working day; lead time and stock status are stated in the quotation.
Frequently asked
I do not know the product code, only the application; can I still get a quote?
Yes. Describe the part, its operating temperature, environment and your process; the technical team defines the candidate family and reinforcement level and the quotation comes for that grade. Add a photo or drawing of the part if you can.
How long is a quotation valid?
Every quotation is dated and states its validity period; because raw-material prices move with exchange rates and supply, you need an updated quotation once it expires.
Are samples charged?
Trial samples are sent on request; quantity and shipping method are stated in the quotation according to the product. No order is expected before you see the result in the mould.
About this article: Forbest Plastik technical team — Application-based material selection experience in engineering plastics, elastomers and compounds. Values are typical family ranges; the binding value is the supplier data sheet.