Buyer guides
Practical guides for buying aluminium profiles from China — ordering, finishes, packing, and how to read the catalogue. Written for importers, fabricators and distributors.
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How to order aluminium profiles from China
A practical guide to ordering aluminium profiles from China: enquiry, quotation, production, inspection, packing, shipping and documents, step by step.
Flexible MOQ, explained
No minimum order for aluminium profiles with an existing mould — Aayukti Aluminium flexible MOQ explained, plus trial orders and mixed containers.
Aluminium profile finishes, compared
Anodised, powder-coated and wood-grain finishes compared: what each is, where it is used, and how to choose the right one for your profiles.
Anodising vs powder coating
Anodising vs powder coating for aluminium profiles: how each process works, how they differ in look and durability, and which to choose for your project.
How to read a profile cross-section
Learn to read an aluminium profile cross-section drawing: overall dimensions, wall thickness, weight per metre and what each number means for your order.
Packaging and container loading, explained
How aluminium profiles are packed for export: bundles, protective film and seaworthy packing, plus how container loads are planned and calculated.
Shipping terms (Incoterms), explained
FOB, CFR and CIF explained for aluminium profile buyers: who pays for what, who arranges freight and insurance, and how to choose the right term for you.
Avoiding common mistakes when importing profiles
The most common mistakes aluminium profile importers make — vague enquiries, unchecked quotations, skipped samples — and how to avoid each one.