{"id":536,"date":"2026-09-09T06:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modularbelt.net\/plastic-modular-belt-rfq-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:53:04","slug":"plastic-modular-belt-rfq-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modularbelt.net\/id\/plastic-modular-belt-rfq-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Modular Belt RFQ Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"epmb-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h1>Plastic Modular Belt RFQ Checklist<\/h1>\n<p>A useful RFQ gives the information that changes the belt, drive and conveyor interface. It does not need to be long, but it should be mechanically complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>New conveyor RFQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"epmb-split\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"epmb-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/modularbelt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/wide-belt-conveying.webp\" alt=\"Wide modular-belt conveyor\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For a new conveyor, start with the application and geometry. Provide the conveyed product, belt width, path, transfers and proposed drive arrangement. Add load\/speed and process environment when known. The objective is to select a mechanically suitable family before asking for detailed material or documentation confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>Replacement RFQ<\/h2>\n<p>For a replacement, add the existing belt as a physical reference: top, underside, hinge\/pin and sprocket photographs; pitch measured across several repeats; overall belt width; straight\/radius path; and any readable reference. If the old belt is damaged, photograph the damage and a healthy section separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>Core checklist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"epmb-table-scroll\">\n<table class=\"epmb-tech-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Area<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Send<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Application<\/td>\n<td>Conveyed product and process step<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Geometry<\/td>\n<td>Width, length\/centre distance, straight\/curve, radius and transfers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Belt<\/td>\n<td>Pitch, face\/open area, hinge\/pin and edge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drive<\/td>\n<td>Shaft, sprocket, bore and spacing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accessories<\/td>\n<td>Pins, guides, wear strips, tensioners as required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duty<\/td>\n<td>Load, speed, wet\/dry condition and environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Commercial<\/td>\n<td>Quantity, destination and project stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Documents<\/td>\n<td>Drawings\/material\/inspection requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>What not to leave ambiguous<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid descriptions such as \u201cstandard belt\u201d, \u201cfood belt\u201d or \u201csame as photo\u201d without dimensions. If a field is unknown, say it is unknown and provide a photograph. Explicitly missing data can be resolved; assumed data can create a wrong quotation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>MOQ and sample planning<\/h2>\n<p>Standard parts with quantity MOQ; high-value\/large items by order value. New-client samples (1-5 pcs) at sample price. Combine multiple models for USD 1,500. Special materials\/processes follow process MOQ. 1-2-piece retail orders are not accepted.<\/p>\n<p>For multiple models, list each configuration and quantity separately even when they are combined toward a commercial minimum. This prevents technical requirements from being merged accidentally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>Files that help<\/h2>\n<p>PDF drawings, exported CAD views, photographs and spreadsheets can all be useful. Mark the critical dimensions and indicate whether a measurement is required for fit, process performance or internal approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>Before you send<\/h2>\n<div class=\"epmb-faq\">\n<h3>I only have photos. Is that enough?<\/h3>\n<p>Photos can start the review. Add pitch and belt width if you can measure them safely.<\/p>\n<h3>I need several belt models. How should I list them?<\/h3>\n<p>Use one line per configuration with quantity and any distinct application\/geometry.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I include sprockets?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes when they are being replaced, redesigned or needed to confirm the drive interface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>An RFQ can be short and still be complete<\/h2>\n<p>For a new conveyor, one marked-up layout plus a small table of width, path, product, load\/speed and environment can be enough to start. For a replacement, a photograph set plus pitch and width may be more useful than a long written description. The objective is not paperwork; it is to capture the variables that change the belt and its interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>List multiple belt models on separate lines. Keep quantity, application and any different materials or accessories attached to the correct line so technical requirements are not merged during quotation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"epmb-section epmb-cta-section\">\n<div class=\"epmb-container\">\n<h2>Need help narrowing the configuration?<\/h2>\n<p>Send the information you already have. Missing fields can be identified during review rather than guessed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"epmb-rfq-jump\"><a class=\"epmb-button\" href=\"#epmb-footer-rfq\">Send RFQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A useful RFQ gives the information that changes the belt, drive and conveyor interface. 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