Guide scope
For: Plant, field-service, and maintenance teams photographing installed or removed components.
Outcome: A photo set that lets the RFQ reviewer read the maker, reference, ratings, and installed context.
Reviewed by PartsGo: 2026-07-03
U.S. RFQ Buyer Guide
How to Submit a Nameplate Photo for RFQ Review
Capture readable nameplate evidence that supports industrial part identification without guessing missing characters.
Photograph identity and context
Take one image of the complete component, one square-on nameplate image, and close-ups where text is small. Avoid glare, shadows, filters, and handwritten transcription when the original label can be photographed.
Evidence checklist
- Whole component and mounting context
- Straight, well-lit nameplate
- Connector and terminal views
- Scale or dimension reference when useful
Mark unknowns for sourcing review
Do not fill gaps with assumptions. Identify which details came from the label, which came from a manufacturer document, and which still need confirmation during the RFQ review.
Evidence checklist
- Confirmed identification facts
- Buyer requirements
- Open technical questions
- Commercial terms requiring written confirmation
Recommended RFQ information
- Exact brand name and part number
- Required quantity and U.S. delivery state or ZIP code
- New, surplus, replacement, or repair preference if known
- Machine, line, or project context when it helps identify the part
- Urgency, deadline, and any acceptable alternatives
Catalog presence is not a live-stock, fixed-price, compatibility, or distributor-status claim.
Buyer FAQ
How to Submit a Nameplate Photo for RFQ Review questions
Does a PartsGo listing confirm stock or price?
No. Availability, pricing, condition, and lead time are confirmed only after the specific RFQ is reviewed.
What should a U.S. buyer always include?
Include the manufacturer, complete part number, quantity, delivery state or ZIP code, target lead time, and any available label, nameplate, or datasheet evidence.
Does a brand listing mean PartsGo is an official distributor?
No. Brand names and part numbers are used for identification and RFQ matching unless an explicit relationship is separately stated.