Piston for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Sintered Metal
This piston for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Piston |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- powder coating
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include night riding, farm use, food delivery, mountain roads, off-road trails.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 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 SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
