A useful custom felt part RFQ contains a drawing or dimensional brief, the part’s function, material requirements, working conditions, quantities, and sample approval criteria. Clearly identify open questions so a supplier can review them before proposing a fabrication route.
What should the drawing show?
Include the complete outline, units, thickness, holes, cutouts, orientation, revision, and critical fit dimensions. Mark required tolerances on the relevant features. If only a sample is available, explain whether it is an approved reference, a worn replacement, or an early concept.
Describe the application alongside the drawing
State what the felt touches and what the part must do. Mention compression, movement, moisture, temperature, cleaning, lubricant contact, or other conditions relevant to the assembly. A shape alone does not establish material suitability.
Separate fixed specifications from open choices
If the material is specified, identify composition, grade, thickness, density, color, face, and backing requirements where applicable. If it is undecided, describe the desired function and the evaluation criteria. Do not substitute a guessed grade for an unresolved requirement.
Record material values with their units and agreed measurement conditions. Use the material specification checklist to distinguish areal mass, volume density, thickness, and firmness requirements.
State prototype and production needs separately
List the number of development samples, expected order quantity, possible repeat demand, destination, and desired project dates. Ask for sample scope, tooling scope, and production scope to be distinguished in the quotation. MOQ and timing must be confirmed against the project.
When comparing cutting routes, use the quotation comparison checklist to separate one-time charges from repeat-order costs and align the delivery basis.
Define how you will approve the sample
Specify checks for fit, dimensions, edges, appearance, installation, and relevant functional requirements. Include any mandatory inspection, labeling, or packaging details. A sample approval should refer to an identified drawing revision and material specification.
A brief you can fill in and send
Download the one-page fillable RFQ brief (PDF) to prepare or share the requirements internally. Save your completed copy, then paste the details into the inquiry form and attach the drawing you want reviewed.
Complete the known fields; mark undecided items as “for review.” Keep sample quantity separate from production quantity.
Part / application: ____________________
Drawing revision and units: ____________________
Critical dimensions and tolerances: ____________________
Material specified / material review needed: ____________________
Contact surfaces and use conditions: ____________________
Backing / installation: ____________________
Sample quantity: ____________________
Production quantity: ____________________
Sample approval checks: ____________________
Destination and requested date: ____________________
Open questions: ____________________
Paste the completed brief into the message field of the B2B project inquiry form and attach the drawing available for review.
Which files can I send?
The current Feltova inquiry pages accept one PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, DXF, or DWG attachment up to 10 MB. Include readable dimensions and a scale reference where relevant; the file extension alone does not make a drawing ready for production.
Send the brief to the relevant route
Start with custom felt fabrication, or use the focused pages for gaskets, washers, and strips and tape. Submit your requirements through the B2B project inquiry form.