Competitor part numbers
Competitor part numbers
Switching suppliers or consolidating vendors? Send the part numbers you buy elsewhere and Retmay will cross them to items we stock or source.
Fastener cross-reference help
Have a part number from another supplier? Retmay will cross it.
Stuck with a competitor part number, an obsolete spec, or a sample on the bench? Send it to Retmay and we’ll cross-reference an equivalent fastener, fitting, or hardware item you can buy and stock locally — matched on thread, size, grade, material, and finish, not just a catalog name.
How cross-referencing works
Match on the specs that matter, not just the label on the box.
A part number printed on an old bin label or a competitor invoice rarely tells the whole story. Retmay cross-references the dimensions and specs that actually drive fit and function — thread size and pitch, diameter and length, head and drive style, grade or class, material, and finish — so the equivalent you receive performs like the original.
Send the part number, a written description, the original manufacturer, or a photo of the part next to a scale. Add the quantity and how soon you need it. Retmay replies with the equivalent we stock or can source, the relevant specs, pricing, and lead time — and flags anything that is a near-match rather than an exact one so you can decide.
Once a cross-referenced item becomes a repeat buy, Retmay can roll it into a VMI bin or a custom kit so your team never has to re-identify it again.
What we cross-reference
Equivalents across fasteners, fittings, and MRO hardware.
Send what you have and Retmay will work to match it.
Obsolete or legacy specs
Obsolete or legacy specs
If a part is discontinued or the original spec is hard to read, Retmay works from the dimensions and grade to find a current equivalent.
Sample or photo
Sample or photo
Only have the part itself? A photo with a measurement or a mailed sample is often enough for Retmay to identify and cross it.
Three quick steps
From a foreign part number to an equivalent you can stock.
- Open the quote form and send the part number, spec, manufacturer, or a photo.
- Add the quantity you need and how soon you need it.
- Retmay replies with the equivalent, the matching specs, pricing, and lead time.
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Cross-reference FAQs
Will the equivalent be an exact match?
When an exact equivalent exists, Retmay supplies it. When the closest item is a near-match, we tell you exactly how it differs — grade, finish, length — so you can decide before you buy.
What if I only have a photo or a sample?
That is often enough. Attach a photo with a measurement to the quote form, or mail a sample, and Retmay will work from the dimensions and material to cross it.
Is there a charge to ask?
No. Sending a cross-reference request and getting an answer with the equivalent, pricing, and lead time is free.
Start the cross-reference