Expansion Valve for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Brass
This expansion valve for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around brass, 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 | Expansion Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Brass |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- ABS Plastic — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- PVC Coated Fabric — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- sintering
- electroplating
- gravity casting
- die casting
- heat treatment
- injection moulding
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 rural transport, farm use, weekend riding, adventure travel, construction sites.
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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-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.
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.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
