Drive Shaft for Skoda Octavia: Forged Aluminium
This drive shaft for the Skoda Octavia 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
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Skoda Octavia |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Kevlar Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Natural Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- shot blasting
- anodising
- heat treatment
- rubber vulcanisation
- sintering
- electroplating
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 roadside assistance. Related applications include weekend riding, motocross, construction sites, rental fleets, wet weather riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the TUV-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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 specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
