Ball Joint for Citroen C5 Aircross: Chromed Steel
This ball joint for the Citroen C5 Aircross 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Citroen C5 Aircross |
| Material / finish | Chromed Steel |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Stainless Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Natural Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Fibre Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- robot welding
- cold forging
- heat treatment
- laser cutting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- powder coating
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 wet weather riding. Related applications include coastal delivery, adventure travel, motocross, delivery fleets, food delivery.
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. TUV documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the TUV-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
