Fuel Tank Cap for Lexus RX: EPDM Rubber
This fuel tank cap for the Lexus RX is specified around epdm rubber, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Lexus RX |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- ABS Plastic — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Anodised Aluminium — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- sintering
- shot blasting
- injection moulding
- gravity casting
- powder coating
- rubber vulcanisation
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include track days, urban courier work, security patrols, construction sites, coastal delivery.
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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
