Turning to a specialty manufacturing company to complete a custom order of valves for any application starts with carefully considering the possible options. There are a lot of pinch valves on the market, so working with a company that has the ability to think outside of the box and solves the problems you are experiencing will be essential.
Expertise
When it comes to pinch valve manufacturers expertise should be a key indicator of the experience the company brings to the table. Look for a company that has been in business for a significant amount of time. There are companies out there with over a century of expertise and experience in designing and manufacturing valves to their customer’s exacting specifications.
In-House Production
When working with pinch valve manufacturers, make sure that the valves will actually be produced by the company you hire. Some companies only complete some aspects of the manufacturing in-house and subcontract for the rest.
This subcontracting issue can result in delays in production, particularly if there are issues with the subcontractor. Additionally, the more companies that are involved in the process, the less control there will be over quality. Doing things in-house to the standards and tolerances you specify is always the best option.
Turnaround Times and Orders
Different pinch valve manufacturers will have different minimum orders to consider. In addition to the minimum and maximum production possible, issues of turnaround time should be discussed as one of the first few issues.
Verify the manufacturer has the capacity and capability to complete your order. Then, make sure the manufacturer can finish production by the shipping date you require.
It is worth it to spend time in considering your options. Don’t forget also to compare price, but this should never be the sole deciding factor in making a choice of manufacturer.
