Most bearing quotations take several messages because the first one is missing a field. Six pieces of information are enough to quote price, brand options and lead time in a single reply — and the same six prevent the substitution errors that cause failures later.
| Field | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 6205-2RS1/C3 | The suffix defines seal, clearance and often cage |
| Dimensions | 25 × 52 × 15 mm | Confirms the designation is complete and correct |
| Quantity | 200 pcs | Sets the price break and the packing |
| Seal and clearance | 2RS, C3 | The two suffixes most often omitted and most often wrong |
| Brand | SKF or equivalent | Determines price, lead time and documentation |
| Destination | Rotterdam, NL | Freight, Incoterm and export documents |
Line 1: designation. Line 2: dimensions. Line 3: quantity per item. Line 4: seal and clearance if not in the designation. Line 5: brand preference or 'equivalent acceptable'. Line 6: destination and required date. Six lines, one message, one reply.
Send the application instead: shaft diameter, speed, load direction, running temperature and environment. We will name a bearing and explain why. This is slower than a part number but far more reliable when the original specification has been lost — and it is the only way to quote correctly for an obsolete part.
Within 30 minutes during working hours (GMT+8, Monday to Saturday) for a complete request. Incomplete requests usually need a follow-up, which is why the six fields matter.
Yes, and it is usually cheaper. State whether equivalent is acceptable; if the suffix matters, say so and the equivalent will be matched on suffix, not just on dimensions.
Yes for stock items. Factory orders carry a production minimum that is stated on the quotation for the specific item.
Send the model list and quantities — we reply with brand options, price and lead time within 30 minutes on working days.