Heater Hose for Kia Sportage: Chromed Steel
This heater hose for the Kia Sportage is specified around chromed 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Heater Hose |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Chromed Steel |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Ceramic Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Titanium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- High Density Foam — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- cold forging
- assembly line testing
- precision stamping
- robot welding
- shot blasting
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 urban courier work. Related applications include night riding, urban courier work, mining sites, long-distance touring, rural transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
