Steering Column for BMW X5: EPDM Rubber
This steering column for the BMW X5 is specified around epdm 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 specification nobody had written down, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- ABS Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- electroplating
- cold forging
- sintering
- anodising
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
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, heavy load hauling, food delivery, mining sites, urban courier work.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
