General Terms and Conditions

Order and Pricing

Due to the current global situation in transportation, availability of raw materials, and production capacities, our company reserves the right to change previously confirmed delivery dates and prices without incurring liability for non-compliance with the terms of your order or purchase agreement.

Our offer includes either unit prices or prices based on the theoretical (tabular) weight of the products. In the latter case, we charge based on the actual weight of the products (with a tolerance of ± 0.3 kg per piece).

Prices and delivery terms are quoted EXW, excluding 21% VAT, and are calculated based on the current LME (London Metal Exchange) rate and the average exchange rate according to the Czech National Bank (CNB).

The offer is valid for one business day. After this period, a new quotation must be issued.

Prices are always calculated for a specific inquiry. In the case of a partial order, we reserve the right to recalculate the price.

The offer is subject to prior sale. Goods are only reserved after a binding order is placed.

Material cutting is included in the total offer price.

For the first purchase, we require cash payment, advance invoice, or cash on delivery (only for undivided and unmachined semi-finished products). For subsequent purchases, payment terms can be agreed upon (typically 14 days). If a framework purchase agreement or individual purchase agreement is signed with our company, invoice payment terms may be granted with immediate effect.

The minimum order value is 600 CZK excluding VAT.

Shipping and Packaging

Shipping and packaging are not included in the total offer price. Upon request, we arrange transport via Toptrans. Shipping rates according to the current price list can be found [here].

Goods are packed in cartons, bundles, crates, or on pallets depending on the nature of the shipment to prevent damage. Packaging surcharges are as follows:

  • Quarter pallet = 120.00 CZK
  • Half pallet = 210.00 CZK
  • EUR pallet = 420.00 CZK
  • Pallet frame = 420.00 CZK
  • Framing from = 300.00 CZK
  • Pallet for 1×2 m sheets = 900.00 CZK
  • Special protective packaging by prior agreement

Special packaging must be requested in writing in advance; otherwise, any claim for damage caused by standard handling will not be accepted.

When ordering sheets, please specify whether you require standard sheets with basic transport or glossy sheets with protective film and special packaging. Packaging costs will be calculated based on the specific request.

Certification and Protocols

Upon timely written request, we can provide the following documents (prices excluding VAT):

  • Dimensional protocol from 300.00 CZK
  • EN 10204 Test Report 2.2 (melt) = 70.00 CZK/piece
  • EN 10204 Inspection Certificate 3.1 ("certificate") – hardness test from 300.00 CZK/piece; mechanical tests from 650.00 CZK/piece + cost of semi-finished products; full analysis approx. 7,500.00 CZK/piece
  • Ultrasonic testing for internal defects
  • Declaration of isotope activity values for 60Co(R-01), 137Cs(R-01), 241Am(R-01) in Bq/kg = 2,250.00 CZK/piece

Product Models

If you wish to have models or model equipment delivered with castings, this must be stated at the time of ordering. Otherwise, models will be stored, and the handling time for their release is 6 months. In special cases, express release (within 30 days) is possible for a fee of 7,500 CZK.

The storage fee for a model and its release without ordering castings is 1,000 CZK + 100 CZK for each started year of storage. However, if the models are stored for the purpose of repeat orders, storage is free of charge.

Claims

To select the appropriate semi-finished product, it is important to provide technical drawings or final product dimensions. Otherwise, we are not liable for incorrect product selection.

We do not accept additional costs related to claims for hidden defects.

Dimensional deviations in cut or pre-machined products can only be claimed if our stamp marking is preserved on the claimed surface in its original state. Claims will be handled physically and in writing as quickly as possible, no later than 5 business days from receipt of the claimed casting or product.

Material Composition and Quality

Please refer to a separate page for information on the REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) of the European Parliament and Council.

We supply materials suitable for contact with drinking water, but if such grades are required, this must be explicitly stated in writing in advance. The list of approved metal alloys can be found in Table 1 (p. 305) of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/367 of 23 January 2024, which sets out implementing rules for Directive (EU) 2020/2184 by establishing European lists of authorized starting substances, mixtures, and constituents permitted for use in the manufacture of materials or products in contact with water intended for human consumption.

We also supply special eco-friendly lead-free alloys: lead-free brass, silicon brass, bismuth-tin bronze, tin bronze, aluminum bronze, and nickel-aluminum bronze.

For sand castings (G or GS), minor porosity (max. diameter 0.45 mm) is permitted. These castings are not suitable for pressure applications. Machining allowance: 3.5–5.0 mm per surface.

Centrifugally (GZ) and continuously (GC) cast bronze is porosity-free. Machining allowance: 1.0–3.5 mm per surface.

Continuously cast grey and ductile iron (GC) is porosity-free, but 4–28 mm must be machined from the outer surface where porosity may occur. Recommended minimum machining allowances for removing surface defects in supplied dimensions of round and flat bars of grey and ductile iron GC can be found on our website under Products > Materials and Standards > Cast Iron.

The production method of flake graphite cast iron (ČSN EN 1561) and its chemical composition are left to the discretion of the manufacturer, who must ensure that the material specified in the order meets the requirements of this standard.