Idler Pulley for Ford Transit: Silicone
This idler pulley for the Ford Transit is specified around silicone, 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Idler Pulley |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Aluminium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Chromed Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Powder Coated Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- robot welding
- precision stamping
- gravity casting
- assembly line testing
- CNC machining
- heat treatment
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 passenger transport. Related applications include daily commuting, rental fleets, off-road trails, construction sites, ride-hailing fleets.
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
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
