Batch Products

Some of our products are designed and priced to be manufactured in batches rather than kept continuously in stock.

For these products, the number of parts manufactured is based primarily on the number of orders received during a defined ordering window. This allows us to produce specialized, lower-volume parts efficiently without building large amounts of inventory into the cost of each product.

How batch ordering works

When a new batch becomes available, the product will have an ordering window during which customers can place an order for that production run.

The process generally looks like this:

1. The batch opens for ordering. The product becomes available to purchase for a limited period of time.

2. Orders are collected. Orders placed during the window help determine the quantity required for the upcoming manufacturing run.

3. The manufacturing quantity is finalized. Once enough orders have been received, or the ordering window has ended, we determine the final production quantity and place the manufacturing order.

4. The batch is manufactured. Production begins with our manufacturing partner. Batch products will normally have a longer lead time than products that are already in stock.

5. Batch orders are fulfilled first. Once the completed parts are received and inspected, orders placed during the batch window are packed and shipped.

6. Remaining inventory may be released. If additional units were manufactured beyond the number already ordered, those units may become available as regular in-stock inventory after all batch orders have been fulfilled.

Ordering windows

Each batch product may have its own ordering window.

Where possible, the product page will show relevant information such as:

• whether the current batch is open
• the expected closing date for the batch
• the current production or fulfillment status
• an estimated lead time

Ordering windows may sometimes close earlier or remain open longer depending on demand and manufacturing requirements.

Placing your order during the active batch window is the best way to secure a part from that production run.

Production timelines

Batch products are not necessarily in stock at the time you place your order.

Your purchase reserves a product from an upcoming manufacturing run. Because manufacturing does not begin until the production quantity has been established, batch products generally take longer to ship than normal stocked products.

Any production or shipping dates provided on a product page should be considered estimates unless otherwise stated. Manufacturing schedules can occasionally change due to material availability, production capacity, shipping delays, quality control, or other factors outside our direct control.

If there is a significant change to the expected timeline for an active batch, we will provide updated information where appropriate.

Backorders

After an ordering window closes, some batch products may remain available to backorder.

A backorder does not necessarily mean that additional products are currently available. It allows you to place an order while the product is between production runs or while availability from the current batch is still being determined.

Depending on the product and the stage of production, a backordered item may:

• be fulfilled from additional inventory produced in the current batch, or
• be reserved for a future production batch.

Availability and estimated timing will be shown on the product page whenever possible.

Extra inventory

We may manufacture a small number of additional units during a batch to account for manufacturing requirements, replacements, quality control, or future inventory.

Any remaining units will only be released as normal inventory after existing batch orders have been fulfilled.

Because of this, waiting for leftover inventory does not guarantee that a product will become available after a batch closes.

Why we use batch production

Many of the parts we offer are specialized products made in relatively small quantities.

Batch manufacturing helps us:

• manufacture quantities that reflect actual demand
• reduce unnecessary inventory and material waste
• keep production costs reasonable for lower-volume parts
• continue offering products that may not make sense to manufacture in large continuous production runs

For customers, the trade-off is that batch products may require some additional time between ordering and shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a batch product in stock when I order it?

Usually, no.

When a batch is open, your order is generally reserving a part from an upcoming production run rather than purchasing an item that is already sitting on the shelf.

The individual product page will indicate when a product is already in stock.

When will I be charged?

Your order is placed through the normal checkout process when you reserve your product from the batch.

Any additional payment or authorization details applicable to your order will be shown during checkout.

When does manufacturing begin?

Manufacturing is normally scheduled once we have collected enough orders to establish the required production quantity.

Depending on the product, this may happen before the published ordering window closes or shortly afterward.

How long will my order take?

Lead times vary by product and production run.

We will provide an estimated production or fulfillment timeline on the product page whenever possible. These timelines are estimates and may change if there are manufacturing, material, freight, or quality-control delays.

Does ordering earlier mean my part ships earlier?

Not necessarily.

Orders within the same production batch are manufactured together. Once the batch is received, inspected, and ready for fulfillment, orders will begin shipping.

What happens when the ordering window closes?

Once the ordering window closes, we finalize the manufacturing quantity for that production run.

The product may then become unavailable, available for backorder, or remain available in limited quantities depending on the specific batch.

Can I still order after a batch closes?

Sometimes.

If backordering is enabled, you may still be able to place an order. That order may be filled using additional inventory from the current production run or reserved for a future batch.

Check the product page for the current availability status.

Will there always be extra products available after a batch?

No.

Some production runs may result in additional inventory, but batch orders are always accounted for first. Any remaining products may be released for general sale afterward.

If you want to guarantee your place in a particular production run, you should order while the batch is open.

Why not just keep these products in stock?

Many of our products are specialized parts with relatively low production volumes.

Keeping large quantities of every product in inventory would increase manufacturing and storage costs. Producing them in batches allows us to better match production with actual demand while keeping the products viable to manufacture.

What happens if production is delayed?

Manufacturing timelines can occasionally change.

If a significant delay affects an active production batch, we will update the expected timeline and communicate important changes where appropriate.

Can different batch products in the same order ship at different times?

Products may have different manufacturing schedules.

If your order contains multiple batch products, or a combination of batch and in-stock products, fulfillment timing may depend on the products included in the order and the available shipping options.

Relevant shipping information will be provided during checkout or as your order progresses.

Where can I see the status of a batch?

The product page should provide the most current status for an active batch, including information such as whether ordering is open, manufacturing is underway, or the batch is being fulfilled.

For an existing order, you can also refer to the order information and any updates we send regarding that production run.