Ball Joint for Honda CR-V: Sintered Metal
This ball joint for the Honda CR-V is specified around sintered metal, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Honda CR-V |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Mountain Roads |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Forged Aluminium — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Sintered Metal — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
- robot welding
- CNC machining
- surface grinding
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 mountain roads. Related applications include coastal delivery, off-road trails, mountain roads, passenger transport, weekend riding.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
