To help maintain consistency when creating stock records in RedAnt, the following naming convention is provided as a suggested template.
This is not a mandatory standard. Users may use any stock coding convention that suits their department, customer requirements, or operational needs. However, adopting a consistent format can make stock items easier to search, identify, and manage.
Size + Specification + Material Code
Examples:
Both spaces and hyphens can be used, provided the chosen format is applied consistently.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| RB | Round Bar |
| CB | Cap Blanks |
| BB | Bolt Blanks |
| RTB | Roll Thread Bar |
| SQB | Square Bar |
| SQP | Square Pins |
| SP | Stop Plate |
| SB | Studbolt |
| STD | Studding |
| ST | Studs |
| SWB | Swing Bolt |
| TW | Tencon Washer |
| TBE | Tube |
| UB | U Bolts |
| WSQ | Square Washers |
| WRD | Round Washers |
| BI | Billets |
| BHD | Button Head |
| CN | Cap Nut |
| HN | Hex Nut |
| CSK | Countersunk |
| FH | Ferry Head |
| SHB | Solid Head Blanks |
| GRB | Ground Round Bar |
| HB | Hex Bar |
| GN | Galvanised Nuts |
| SCS | Socket Cap Screw |
| SGS | Socket Grub Screw |
| TRB | Thread Rolling Bar |
| Material Description | Suggested Stock Code |
|---|---|
| 5/8" 316 Round Bar | 5/8 316 RB |
| 3/4" 316 Hex Bar | 3/4 316 HB |
| M16 316 Hex Nut | M16 316 HN |
| M20 316 Socket Cap Screw | M20 316 SCS |
| 1" 316 Tube | 1" 316 TBE |
| 25mm EN8 Square Bar | 25MM EN8 SQB |
| 30mm 316 Ground Round Bar | 30MM 316 GRB |
| M24 316 Studbolt | M24 316 SB |
| M12 316 Socket Grub Screw | M12 316 SGS |
While not required, a consistent stock code structure can help to:
When creating a new stock item, consider using the following structure:
[SIZE] [SPECIFICATION] [MATERIAL CODE]
Example:
5/8 316 RB
This template is provided as a guide and may be adapted to suit individual business requirements or preferences.