Why this matters
A loose RFQ produces loose quotes. When a buyer asks for "A234 elbows, 6-inch, 100 pcs," Chinese mills are forced to assume schedule, end preparation, MTC level, and packing — and each assumption hides a price gap of 5–25%. The result is unfair quote comparison and, worse, fittings that fail incoming inspection. The RFQ template below is built from ASTM A234/A420, ASME B16.9, EN 10204, and procurement guidance published by Project Materials and EnggPro. Use it to lock specifications before suppliers price the job.
This RFQ template is the backbone of every successful pipe fittings China procurement cycle.
Field-by-field RFQ template
1. Product description. "Seamless butt-weld 90° LR elbow per ASME B16.9." Avoid generic terms; pair the shape with the dimensional standard.
2. Material specification + edition. Cite the year. Example: ASTM A234






