Starter Motor for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Stainless Steel
This starter motor for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around stainless steel, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Starter Motor |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Zinc Plated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- precision stamping
- injection moulding
- shot blasting
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 rental fleets. Related applications include food delivery, heavy load hauling, wet weather riding, rental fleets, adventure travel.
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.
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
