Quick answer
Who supplies o-rings in Basel, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a o-rings manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Basel. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam (Rhine barge) in about 20–30 days, then 3–5 days by barge inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Metric and inch O-rings in NBR, Viton, EPDM and silicone for static and dynamic sealing.
Why Basel needs o-rings
World pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports. Gaskets and gland packing are replaced whenever a flange is opened or a pump is overhauled, so plants buy them by the hundred before every shutdown.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Basel
Basel's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Basel, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy o-rings from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys o-rings: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Marine, ports & fisheries in Basel
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Basel use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Basel, shipyards and port operators buy o-rings from us mainly for heat exchangers and hydraulic cylinders.
Who buys o-rings: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Pumps and valves · Pipeline flanges · Heat exchangers · Hydraulic cylinders · Gearboxes and motors · Refinery and chemical plants.
Delivery of o-rings to Basel
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Rotterdam (Rhine barge)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BaselAbout 3–5 days by barge, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Basel
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Switzerland working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing o-rings into Basel: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Basel, Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Switzerland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Basel
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys o-rings: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys o-rings: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
O-Rings specifications for Basel
Typical specification range for seals, gaskets & gland packing; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Elastomers | NBR, FKM (Viton), EPDM, silicone, neoprene |
|---|---|
| Packing materials | Graphite, PTFE, aramid, ramie, graphite-PTFE hybrid |
| Gasket types | Spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, CAF, PTFE, rubber |
| Temperature range | −200 °C to +650 °C depending on material |
Standards: ASME B16.20, ASME B16.21, ISO 3601, DIN 3760 or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.