One of the advantages of a global marketplace through online purchases is the ease that businesses can use to find the specific parts and components they need. For companies that are manufacturing, fabricating or building using capacitor discharge studs in their process, finding these items online has never been easier.
The flip side of the ability to shop online and even bring in materials from other countries is the problem with quality control, special orders and even in time delay between ordering and arrival. Of these, quality control and reliability in the supplier are probably the most concerning for buyers in the United States.
Quality of Components
Working with an American company offering capacitor discharge studs and drawn arc weld studs and equipment assures the buyer of specific standards with regards to the quality of the materials used as well as the conformity of the studs to specific standards. As this is critical in most applications, the quality guarantee should be a primary focus.
Inventory and On Time Delivery Record
Look for an established supplier that has a solid reputation in being able to fill ongoing orders or small to large volume single orders. It is easy to have a website that lists products, but many of the online sellers don’t hold the inventory, they simply order it when an order is received. This can result in significant delays or the need for long lead times for orders.
Turnaround Time for Special Orders
While most companies will need standard lengths and diameters of capacitor discharge studs, some projects may require custom sizes. In these situations, check to make sure the supplier you order from offers a turnaround time for the order that meets your schedule.
Of course, compare prices as well. The top suppliers of CD weld studs are generally very competitive while still offering top quality, good on-hand inventory and top customer service.
