Union Electronic Distributors - Parts Research

3. Parts Research

Table of Contents

3.1 Searching by Part Number or Model Number
3.2 Methods of Searching
3.3 Item Detail Information
3.3.1 Viewing a Part's Purchase History
3.3.2 Model Cross Reference
3.3.3 Viewing an Enlarged Photo
3.4 Loading Your Shopping Cart

3.1 Searching by Part Number or Model Number

Search Type

Select the type of search to be conducted:
You can search for parts according to part number or model number.
Next, select the sorting order of the search results.


3.2 Methods of Searching

When searching for items according to part number, enter the part number and
then click the "Search" button.
When searching by model number, the full or partial model number may be used.

In both instances, advanced searching techniques can be used.
The two most popular wildcard characters used to search are:

  • The asterisk (*)
  • The question mark (?)

  • Using the asterisk (*)

    The asterisk (*) wildcard finds part or model numbers with variations on several (1 or more) characters
    in the middle or end of a search string.
    Please note: Software limitaions prohibit the use of asterisks(*) or question marks(?)
    within the first three characters of the search string.
    1. Type STK*
    2. Click "Search". The results STK550, STK550PK, etc... could be returned.

    1. Type ST*K
    2. Click "Search". The results ST7878K, STA4F56K, ST18a5f35254-88K, etc... could be returned.

    Using the question mark (?)

    The asterisk (?) wildcard finds part or model numbers with variations on a single character (1)
    in the middle or end of a search string.
    Please note: Software limitaions prohibit the use of asterisks(*) or question marks(?)
    within the first three characters of the search string.
    1. Type STK?
    2. Click "Search". The results STKa, STK1, STK-, etc... could be returned.

    1. Type ST?K
    2. Click "Search". The results ST8K, STAK, etc... could be returned.


    3.3 Item Detail Information

    Item Detail Information

    Click on the part number link to view the part's detail information.

    Item Detail Information

    This detail information includes:

  • Parts description
  • Photo
  • Stocking/Inventory information
  • Substitute information
  • Part purchase history
  • Part/model cross reference

  • 3.3.1 Viewing a Part's Purchase History

    Purchase History

    Click on the "Item Purchase History" button to view the part's purchase history.
    Please Note: You must be logged in to view this information.


    3.3.2 Model Cross Reference

    Model Cross Reference

    Click on the "Which Models..." button to view this information.


    3.3.3 Viewing an Enlarged Photo

    Viewing an Enlarged Photo

    Click on the photo to view an enlarged version.


    3.4 Loading Your Shopping Cart

    Loading the Shopping Cart

    From the "Product Search" screen, enter the desired quantity and then click the
    "Add to Cart" button located in the botton right hand corner of the screen.

    Loading the Shopping Cart

    From the "Item Detail" screen, enter the desired quantities. Then click the
    "Add to Cart" button or the "Add Sub Item to Cart" button to add items to the shopping cart.


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