Tie Rod End for Kia Sportage: Powder Coated Steel
This tie rod end for the Kia Sportage is specified around powder coated 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Powder Coated Steel |
| Typical use | Food Delivery |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- ABS Plastic — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- injection moulding
- gravity casting
- electroplating
- assembly line testing
- anodising
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for food delivery. Related applications include security patrols, daily commuting, mining sites, farm use, motocross.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 1000 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 SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
