Steering Column for Kia Sportage: Neoprene
This steering column for the Kia Sportage is specified around neoprene, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Neoprene |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- injection moulding
- laser cutting
- heat treatment
- cold forging
- CNC machining
- anodising
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 off-road trails. Related applications include passenger transport, night riding, rural transport, coastal delivery, daily commuting.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. E-mark documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
