Thermostat for BMW X5: Tempered Glass
This thermostat for the BMW X5 is specified around tempered glass, 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 specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Tempered Glass |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Fibre Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- ABS Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Tempered Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Powder Coated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- precision stamping
- die casting
- surface grinding
- shot blasting
- electroplating
- robot welding
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 daily commuting. Related applications include coastal delivery, security patrols, motocross, adventure travel, food delivery.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. REACH documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the REACH-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
