Drier Bottle for BMW 3 Series: Zinc Plated Steel
This drier bottle for the BMW 3 Series is specified around zinc plated steel, 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drier Bottle |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Ceramic Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- anodising
- rubber vulcanisation
- assembly line testing
- cold forging
- gravity casting
- electroplating
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 track days. Related applications include track days, rural transport, delivery fleets, roadside assistance, long-distance touring.
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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the E-mark-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 200 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
