How sourcing works
From an enquiry in your inbox to a part on your deck
Nobody enjoys buying a part they cannot see from a supplier they have never met. This page is the process in full, including the steps where things usually go wrong.
- Five steps
- Inspection before dispatch
- Documents for your port
The process
What happens, in order
Enquiry and clarification
You send a part number, drawing or description. We check it against supplier catalogues and drawings. If the engine type, rating or fuel grade is missing, we ask.
Supplier matching
We approach the manufacturers and stockists who actually make or hold that part. Where several can supply, we compare specification first and price second.
Quotation
You get price, lead time, and a clear statement of whether the part is genuine OEM, an OEM-equivalent from the original manufacturer, or a verified alternative.
Pre-shipment inspection
The part is checked against the drawing or the old part, photographed, and the photos are sent to you before dispatch. This is the step that prevents a wrong part arriving at the next port.
Export and documents
Invoice, packing list, certificates. FOB, CIF or delivered, shipped from the port nearest the supplier.
Documents
What travels with the part
| Document | When it is issued |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice and packing list | Every shipment |
| Mill certificate / material certificate | Steel and cast parts |
| Dimensional and hardness report | Liners, pistons, shafts |
| Pressure and leakage test record | Injection equipment |
| Dynamic balance report | Turbocharger rotor assemblies |
| Third-party inspection (SGS, BV and others) | On request, at your cost |
Limits
What we do not do
Questions during the process are normal
Every quotation states the specification, the lead time and whether the part is OEM or an alternative.
Ready to send the first enquiry?
One part number is enough to start.