Timing Chain for Volkswagen Amarok: Forged Aluminium

Timing Chain for Volkswagen Amarok: Forged Aluminium

This timing chain for the Volkswagen Amarok is specified around forged aluminium, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.

Specification

Material options

• Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
• Reinforced Nylon — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
• Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
• Chromed Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
• Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity

Processes available

• electroplating
• heat treatment
• anodising
• assembly line testing
• CNC machining
• surface grinding

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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include wet weather riding, track days, urban courier work, construction sites, long-distance touring.

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. TUV documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.

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 is packing specified?

Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.

Do you handle mixed containers?

Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.

Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.