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Buyer guideUse this RFQ checklist to specify ASME B16.10 valve face-to-face dimensions correctly and avoid installation mismatches in your piping system.
StandardsASME B16.48 covers line blanks from NPS 1/2 to NPS 24 for ASME B16.5 flanges in pressure classes 150–2500. Learn what the standard includes, what it doesn't, and how to specify and inspect these components.
TechnicalConfirm socket-weld fitting dimensions per ASME B16.11 and material to ASTM A105. Learn what to specify, inspect, and include in the RFQ.
Buyer guideA practical guide to EN 10204 3.2 certificate requirements, when third-party inspection is needed, and how to write clear RFQ wording for pipe fittings and flanges.
TechnicalPT and MT are both surface inspection methods, but they do not solve every pore or weld defect problem. Learn when PT, MT, UT or RT should be specified.
TechnicalA buyer guide for A350 LF3 low-temperature forgings and Chinese-equivalent questions: compare chemistry, mechanical properties, impact temperature and project approval, not just grade names.
Buyer guideA field-by-field checklist for reviewing an EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate without relying on fake sample certificates or incomplete templates.
TechnicalA practical buyer guide for GB pressure piping RT percentage questions: why there is no universal number, what documents to request, and how to write NDT requirements in an RFQ.
Buyer guideChoosing between low/medium pressure flanges and weld neck flanges depends on system pressure, temperature, and application. This guide covers key differences, standards, inspection requirements, and RFQ best practices for global procurement professionals.
