Downpipe for Fiat Strada: Anodised Aluminium
This downpipe for the Fiat Strada is specified around anodised aluminium, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is inconsistent hardness between lots, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Downpipe |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Fiat Strada |
| Material / finish | Anodised Aluminium |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Zinc Plated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- sintering
- cold forging
- electroplating
- rubber vulcanisation
- die casting
- precision stamping
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for coastal delivery. Related applications include ride-hailing fleets, daily commuting, long-distance touring, adventure travel, coastal delivery.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
