Buying guides
Industrial buying guides
Identify a replacement part, compare equipment and service quotes, and review purchasing records. Each guide includes questions or an example you can use.
How to compare industrial supplier quotes
Compare item details, delivered cost, lead time and warranty before choosing a supplier.
How to find an industrial part with an incomplete part number
Start with a nameplate photo, the markings you can read and the machine records. Here is what to send a supplier and what to confirm before ordering.
How to compare MRO purchase prices
Match part numbers, pack sizes and freight before comparing purchase prices.
Motor repair or replacement: compare the whole job
Compare repair scope, total cost and time out of service using a worked example and supplier questions.
How to compare bearing quotes when part numbers differ
A matching bearing size does not mean a matching part. Compare three SKF 6205 designations, check seals and clearance, and send the supplier a precise request.
How to compare compressed-air leak-survey quotes
Check what the survey covers, who repairs the leaks and how the completed work will be verified before comparing prices.