Company Registration and Qualifications
Balford is the export brand of Zhejiang Hejun Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., a registered metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer in Zhuji, Zhejiang, China. Below are the official company registration documents and the ISO 9001:2015 quality-management certification. These documents are published so that buyers can verify the legal identity of the company before placing orders.
Registered Company Information
- Legal representative: Xu XiangFei (徐祥飞)
- Registered address: 2#, Guangfa Road, Yaojiang, Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, 311800, China
- Telephone: 0086-13588462222
- Email: shawn@balford.net
- Export brand: Zhejiang Balford Mechatronics Co., Ltd.
Quotation Process
Our quotation process is designed to be transparent and fast. Here is the full flow from first contact to production instruction:
- Contact us. Reach us on WhatsApp or by email (shawn@balford.net). We respond within 24 hours.
- NDA. If you need confidentiality, we sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before you share any drawings.
- Send your drawings. Share PDF 2D drawings, CAD files, or 3D models.
- Specify requirements. Tell us the raw material, process, surface treatment, packaging, trade terms, payment terms, and target delivery date.
- Quotation. We send a formal quotation covering price, tooling, lead time and terms.
- Deposit & tooling. After you approve the quotation, you pay the deposit and we build the tooling and produce samples.
- Sample approval. You receive and approve the samples.
- Production instruction. You issue the mass-production instruction and we start volume production.
Payment Terms
We keep our payment terms flexible for international buyers:
- Trade terms: FOB is accepted (CIF and EXW are also possible on request).
- Payment: NET 30–60 days is acceptable for qualified customers, based on contract agreement.
- Collection company: Payments are collected by our foreign-trade agency company. The bank account details will be provided when needed.
- Deposit: A tooling deposit is required before tooling starts; production payment terms are agreed per order.
Guarantee Terms
- All quoted lead times are based on confirmed drawings and material availability.
- We guarantee the parts meet the approved samples and the agreed drawing tolerances.
- Tooling remains the property of Balford unless otherwise agreed in writing; tooling storage and maintenance are included for active programs.
- In case of non-conforming parts caused by our manufacturing, we will rework or remake the parts at our cost, or issue a credit note, at the buyer's choice.
Quality Assurance and Product Responsibility
We operate an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system covering quoting, tooling, production, inspection and shipping.
- First article inspection: FAI reports are provided with samples and first production batches.
- In-process control: Dimensions, material and surface are checked against the control plan during production.
- Material traceability: Mill test certificates are available for critical materials.
- Product responsibility: We are responsible for manufacturing defects in workmanship and material. Our liability is limited to the value of the affected order, unless otherwise agreed in the contract.
- Buyer responsibility: The buyer is responsible for the correctness and completeness of drawings, specifications, and material/process requirements provided to us.
Lead Times (Natural Days)
Lead times below are for sample delivery from confirmed drawings. They are natural days (calendar days), not working days.
| Process | Sample Lead Time | Expedited (rush) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-operation stamping die | 30 days | ≈ 15 days |
| Progressive die stamping | 60 days | ≈ 30 days |
| CNC machining (turning) | 15 days | ≈ 7–8 days |
| Sheet metal fabrication | 15 days | ≈ 7–8 days |
| Tube bending | 15 days | ≈ 7–8 days |
Rush orders can reduce lead time by about half, subject to tooling complexity and material stock. Production lead times depend on order quantity and are confirmed in the quotation.
Response Time Commitment
We commit to the following response times:
- Quotation response: within 24 hours after receiving complete drawings and requirements.
- Feasibility / DFM feedback: within 24 hours for most parts.
- Email and WhatsApp messages: answered within 24 hours on business days.
- NDA signing: within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Balford is the export brand of Zhejiang Hejun Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., a metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer registered in Zhuji, Zhejiang, China. The business license and ISO 9001:2015 certificate are published on this page for verification.
FOB is our standard trade term (CIF and EXW on request). Payment is typically NET 30–60 days for qualified customers, with a tooling deposit before tooling starts. Payments are collected by our foreign-trade agency company, whose bank details are provided when needed.
Sample lead times in natural days: single-operation stamping dies 30 days, progressive dies 60 days, CNC turning 15 days, sheet metal 15 days, tube bending 15 days. Rush orders can roughly halve these times, depending on tooling complexity and material availability.
Yes. If you need confidentiality, we sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement within 24 hours before you send drawings or specifications. You can contact us on WhatsApp or by email at shawn@balford.net.
We run an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system with first-article inspection, in-process control, and material traceability. FAI reports accompany samples and first production batches, and mill test certificates are available for critical materials.