PV Ribbon Supplier Review Questionnaire
Ask each supplier the same twelve questions and record the evidence, exceptions and owner of each open item for the ribbon you intend to purchase.
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Twelve questions for the supplier
PV Ribbon Supplier Review Questionnaire
Add your project inputs, then download the worksheet or send it with an inquiry. The fields start blank; entries are your requirements and observations.
Scroll horizontally to read all columns. Keep the conditions and units with each value.
| Item | Information / units | Your input |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Which site and process route will supply this construction? | Legal entity, site, actual forming/coating operations and any subcontracted stages | |
| 2. How are dimensions and coating controlled? | Inspection method, equipment, sampling and representative results for comparable ribbon | |
| 3. What electrical and mechanical data are available? | Sample/lot identity, condition, test temperature, specimen geometry and recorded results | |
| 4. How is the core/cladding or coating construction checked? | Applicable cross-sections, layer measurements and integrity checks for this construction | |
| 5. What quantity is feasible for samples and production? | Quoted quantity and unit, setup constraints, sample fees and conditions for the requested size | |
| 6. Which dates can be committed? | Start point, material availability, production/inspection milestones, transport and dependencies | |
| 7. What records accompany a lot? | Actual contents of analysis, conformity and inspection records linked to batch identifiers | |
| 8. How will the ribbon be tried on our process? | Cell/ribbon baseline, settings, sample plan, acceptance limits and responsibilities | |
| 9. Which certificates or declarations cover the order? | Issuer, legal entity, site, scope, revision/date and exact material/coating coverage | |
| 10. How are changes and deviations controlled? | Approval route for material/process changes, rework, exceptions and customer notification | |
| 11. How are capacity and continuity planned? | Available capacity for the specification, bottleneck, current loading and contingency evidence | |
| 12. How can experience be checked within confidentiality limits? | Relevant process or delivery records; permission for any named customer reference |
Drafts are stored only in this browser when you choose Save. Clear inputs also removes the saved draft. Worksheet version: RT-RFQ-WORKSHEET-1.
Record the review
Compare the manufacturing route, inspection method, traceability and delivery plan for the same material and dimensions.
Request Raytron records
Send the product drawing and your document list. Raytron can confirm which records are available for the material and site in scope. Review certificates on the certification page and prepare trials with the sample validation checklist.