Timing Chain for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Cast Iron
This timing chain for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Timing Chain |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Chromed Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- electroplating
- heat treatment
- CNC machining
- ultrasonic cleaning
- robot welding
- assembly line testing
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 motocross. Related applications include construction sites, rural transport, coastal delivery, airport ground fleets, 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
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-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.
