Cylinder Head for Kia Sportage: Natural Rubber
This cylinder head for the Kia Sportage is specified around natural 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Cylinder Head |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- ultrasonic cleaning
- sintering
- gravity casting
- shot blasting
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 daily commuting. Related applications include daily commuting, rental fleets, delivery fleets, farm use, security patrols.
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 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 long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
