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Compare Paper Can Quotes by Structure
Compare China paper can quotes by liner, ends, and seals—not unit price. Normalize BOM, samples, and reject risk before you award volume.
Quick answer
Compare paper can quotes by liner/barrier, end/closure hardware, seal method, and sample gates—not by the cheapest unit price. A thin liner that leaks in transit costs more than a slightly dearer proven structure.
How do you normalize quotations?
Put ID/OD/height, liner stack-up, rim/ends, print passes, and packing on one sheet. “Same size can” quotes are not comparable if barriers differ.
What failure costs belong in TCO?
Include leak returns, odor complaints, reprint plates, and airfreight for replacements. Ask for retained samples tied to the quoted BOM.
RFQ / quote sheet
Structure BOM; closures; print method
Test methods; sample cans; lead time
Monthly volume; Incoterms
Substitution ban; claim/trial terms
When must you re-quote?
Re-quote if liner foil, adhesive, or end supplier changes after award. Silent BOM swaps invalidate both price and compliance assumptions.
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