Ball Joint for Fiat Strada: Cast Iron
This ball joint for the Fiat Strada 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Fiat Strada |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- precision stamping
- heat treatment
- ultrasonic cleaning
- die casting
- 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 adventure travel. Related applications include weekend riding, coastal delivery, adventure travel, rural transport, daily commuting.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
