Fan Clutch for Lexus RX: Sintered Metal
This fan clutch for the Lexus RX 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 a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fan Clutch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Lexus RX |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Rural Transport |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Carbon Fibre Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- anodising
- shot blasting
- laser cutting
- surface grinding
- CNC machining
- heat treatment
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rural transport. Related applications include mining sites, long-distance touring, daily commuting, delivery fleets, roadside assistance.
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
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
