Ball Joint for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Bronze
This ball joint for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around bronze, 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 specification nobody had written down, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Bronze |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Tempered Glass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- surface grinding
- precision stamping
- gravity casting
- die casting
- heat treatment
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 long-distance touring. Related applications include construction sites, ride-hailing fleets, rural transport, track days, adventure travel.
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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
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.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
