Procurement
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
July 5, 20263 min read
FAQ
PAPTEX MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 piece per design.
Recommended First Order Quantities:
- Forming fabrics: 2 pieces (1 running + 1 spare on shelf)
- Press felts: 2-3 pieces per press position
- Dryer fabrics: 2 pieces per dryer section
Why maintain spares?
- Unplanned fabric failure = costly emergency downtime
- Having a spare on shelf enables immediate replacement
- Emergency expedited orders cost more and still take 7-10 days
Consignment Stock Program: PAPTEX maintains buffer stock at your site — you pay only when items are shipped from consignment for use. Eliminates upfront inventory cost while ensuring availability.
Technical Background
This answer is based on PAPTEX's expertise in Procurement. PAPTEX provides engineered fabric solutions to 200+ paper mills worldwide.
Related Resources
- 📖 View our Product Knowledge for more information
- 📋 Browse Procurement related articles
- 📞 Contact PAPTEX Engineers for personalized recommendations for your paper machine
Last updated: July 2026
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