What to Send for a Custom Thermoformed Tray Quote

Start without a finished drawing

Your email and a short description are enough to open a discussion with HongPack in Ningbo, China. A product photo, approximate length, width and height, and expected quantity help us review the tray route. You do not need to finish an engineering specification before contacting us. Send photos or drawings by email afterwards.

Show the part and how it sits

For a more precise review, provide the part's maximum dimensions and weight, including protrusions. Mark delicate surfaces, allowable contact points, the preferred orientation and parts per tray. A photo beside a ruler can start the discussion; confirm critical dimensions with measurements or a drawing before approving the design.

Describe handling, stacking and removal

Tell us whether the tray is hand-loaded, machine-picked, used between workstations or packed for shipment. Include finger access, empty-tray nesting, loaded stack height and any rack or carton size limit. For returnable trays, explain the expected handling cycle. The filled tray and stack should be checked under the agreed conditions.

State material and ESD needs if known

Share any required material, colour, surface finish or written customer specification. Leave unknown choices open for review rather than guessing a thickness. Black plastic alone does not establish ESD performance. If electrostatic control is needed, provide the required performance range and test method for the selected material and finished tray.

Separate first-order quantity from packing requirements

Give the expected first order, likely repeat demand and destination. Include carton size limits or packing instructions if available. Tooling cost, unit price, minimum order quantity and lead time depend on the agreed structure, material, quantity and packing; request a project-specific quotation instead of assuming one figure covers every tray.

Confirm the design before tooling and production

Agree the cavity layout, dimensions, material route, quotation scope and sample-approval steps. Test part fit, removal, stacking and packing with the actual component before agreeing the production reference. If you are matching an existing tray, send its photo or sample and identify what must stay the same.

Use this short inquiry checklist

Include what you know in your message. Unknown items can be discussed with our team; the website form still only needs your email and requirement.

• Product: what the tray will hold; photo or drawing available
• Size: maximum part length × width × height, with units
• Quantity: expected first order and parts per tray, if known
• Handling: loading, removal, stacking and transport
• Destination: country and any carton size limits
• Special requirements: material, contact surfaces or ESD, if specified