What to send before asking for a PET bottle blowing machine quote: bottle volume, preform, target output, material and mold needs.
A quote-ready PET blow molding RFQ should include bottle drawing, material, preform data, target output, mold scope and destination country.
A useful RFQ should connect bottle geometry, material, output target, mold route and downstream handling. If those details are missing, the quotation can look fast but fail during engineering review.
Each row converts a common buying question into the exact data engineering needs before final route selection.
| Bottle data | Volume, height, body diameter and neck finish. |
|---|---|
| Preform data | Preform size, weight, material and current supplier route. |
| Machine target | Current output target, future expansion and available floor space. |
| Mold scope | Blow mold only, preform mold only, or machine plus mold package. |
| Commercial handoff | Destination country, installation support, training and spare-part expectations. |
Send bottle drawing or measured sample photos before asking for model price.
State target output in pcs/hr and whether the project is startup, expansion or replacement.
Separate public specs from project-confirmed engineering data so the quote does not rely on assumptions.
Confirm whether the supplier should quote machine only, mold only, auxiliary equipment or complete line planning.
You can request a rough route, but final selection needs preform data, neck finish, output target and mold scope.
Destination affects packing, support planning, voltage assumptions, spare parts and installation discussion.
They can be quoted separately, but engineering should still check mold thickness, cavity plan and machine fit together.