Expansion Valve for BYD F3: Forged Aluminium
This expansion valve for the BYD F3 is specified around forged aluminium, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.

Specification
| Product | Expansion Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BYD F3 |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt

Processes available
- anodising
- heat treatment
- die casting
- sintering
- robot welding
- shot blasting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for urban courier work. Related applications include coastal delivery, long-distance touring, night riding, off-road trails, roadside assistance.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. DOT documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.







