Piston Ring for Audi Q5: Semi-Metallic Compound
This piston ring for the Audi Q5 is specified around semi-metallic compound, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Piston Ring |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Forged Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- powder coating
- robot welding
- CNC machining
- die casting
- gravity casting
- cold forging
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 track days. Related applications include delivery fleets, mining sites, rural transport, farm use, heavy load hauling.
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 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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
