Is the minimum 150 kg per order or per specification?

Per specification. If you order three different cross-sections, each one carries its own 150 kg minimum; they are not added together to clear a single threshold.

Why is the minimum set by weight rather than by pieces?

Because the same profile in a thicker wall or a denser material weighs more per metre. A piece-based minimum would mean a completely different production load from one order to the next. Weight is the measure that actually corresponds to setup and run time.

What happens if my order is below 150 kg?

A one-time setup charge applies. It is shown separately on the quotation, so you can see the unit price and the setup charge as two distinct lines rather than one blended number.

How do I know how many metres 150 kg is?

It depends on the cross-section. The quotation states the weight per metre for your specification and the length that corresponds to the minimum, so you can compare it against your actual demand before committing.

When does the lead time start?

Volume production takes 7–10 working days and starts from receipt of the deposit and confirmation of the drawing, whichever comes later. Prototyping takes 3–5 working days.

ORDERING · MINIMUM QUANTITY · SHENZHEN, CHINA

Minimum Order: 150 kg per Specification

How the minimum is calculated, why it is based on weight rather than pieces, what a setup charge covers, and what to send so the quotation answers the question in one pass.

150 kg per specification Priced by weight Setup charge stated separately Quotations tax-inclusive

150 kgminimum per single specification

30 minquotation for standard specifications

3–5 dprototyping

7–10 dvolume production

The rule in one paragraph

150 kg per single specification, calculated by weight. Each specification is counted separately, so several specifications ordered together do not combine into one minimum. Orders below the minimum incur a one-time setup charge, shown as its own line on the quotation.

Minimum order: 150 kg per single specification, calculated by weight. Each specification is counted separately — several specifications ordered together do not combine into one minimum.
Below the minimum: A one-time setup charge applies. The quotation states it separately.
Prototyping: 3–5 working days.
Volume production: 7–10 working days, counted from receipt of the deposit and confirmation of the drawing.
Quotation: Standard specifications from a drawing or sample are quoted within 30 minutes; custom tooling projects within 1 working day. Quotations are tax-inclusive.

Why weight, not pieces

Extrusion is a continuous process: the machine runs a die, and the run length is what carries the setup cost. The same cross-section in a thicker wall, or in a denser material, weighs more per metre — so a minimum expressed in pieces would mean a different production load every time. Weight is the only measure that stays comparable across materials and wall thicknesses.

Priced by: Weight (a per-kilogram rate), not per piece
Minimum: 150 kg per single specification
Multiple specifications: Counted separately; not combined

What happens below the minimum

A one-time setup charge applies. It covers the machine setup for that specification and appears as a separate line on the quotation, so the per-kilogram price and the setup charge stay visible as two distinct numbers.

Setup charge: One-time, per specification, stated on the quotation
Effect on unit price: The setup charge is not blended into the per-kilogram rate

How to size your first order

You do not have to work the weight out yourself. Send the cross-section and we will state the weight per metre and the length that 150 kg corresponds to, so you can compare the minimum against your real demand before you commit.

weight per metre length covered by 150 kg pieces per length packing format

What to send for a quotation

Product form: Tube or profile, and whether a standard shape is acceptable
Cross-section: A dimensioned 2D drawing, or a physical sample
Material: One of the 13 materials; tell us if you are unsure which suits the use
Dimensions: Outside diameter, inside diameter, wall thickness, cut length. Standard ranges depend on the material group; sizes outside them are subject to machine scheduling.
Colour: Natural, black, colour, or a special effect
Quantity: Estimated order quantity, and annual volume if known
Secondary operations: Cutting, drilling, bending, chamfering, printing
Destination: Country and port, so freight can be quoted separately

Commercial terms

Quotation speed: Standard specifications from a drawing or sample within 30 minutes; custom tooling projects within 1 working day
Tax: Quotations are tax-inclusive; a 13% VAT special invoice is available
Freight: Quoted separately at the actual carrier rate
Lead time: Prototyping 3–5 working days; volume production 7–10 working days from deposit and drawing confirmation

Quality boundary

Material traceability: Raw material is shipped with a material certificate plus FDA, RoHS, REACH and MSDS test reports.
Finished-product testing: We do not perform finished-product testing or certification. If you need a third-party report, we can support sample submission to a third-party laboratory.

Minimum order questions

01Is the minimum 150 kg per order or per specification?: Per specification. If you order three different cross-sections, each one carries its own 150 kg minimum; they are not added together to clear a single threshold.
02Why is the minimum set by weight rather than by pieces?: Because the same profile in a thicker wall or a denser material weighs more per metre. A piece-based minimum would mean a completely different production load from one order to the next. Weight is the measure that actually corresponds to setup and run time.
03What happens if my order is below 150 kg?: A one-time setup charge applies. It is shown separately on the quotation, so you can see the unit price and the setup charge as two distinct lines rather than one blended number.
04How do I know how many metres 150 kg is?: It depends on the cross-section. The quotation states the weight per metre for your specification and the length that corresponds to the minimum, so you can compare it against your actual demand before committing.
05When does the lead time start?: Volume production takes 7–10 working days and starts from receipt of the deposit and confirmation of the drawing, whichever comes later. Prototyping takes 3–5 working days.