Drive Shaft for Ford Focus: Sintered Metal
This drive shaft for the Ford Focus is specified around sintered metal, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Fibre Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Sintered Metal — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- EPDM Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- sintering
- CNC machining
- gravity casting
- powder coating
- 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 coastal delivery. Related applications include ride-hailing fleets, daily commuting, weekend riding, roadside assistance, motocross.
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. DOT documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
