Drive Shaft for BYD F3: Cast Iron
This drive shaft for the BYD F3 is specified around cast iron, 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BYD F3 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Reinforced Nylon — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- ABS Plastic — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- heat treatment
- sintering
- assembly line testing
- surface grinding
- gravity casting
- anodising
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 coastal delivery. Related applications include coastal delivery, track days, roadside assistance, motocross, airport ground fleets.
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 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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SGS-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.
