Rack End for BMW 3 Series: Carbon Steel
This rack end for the BMW 3 Series is specified around carbon 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 a specification nobody had written down, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Rack End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- ABS Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- cold forging
- surface grinding
- anodising
- injection moulding
- sintering
- heat treatment
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for weekend riding. Related applications include coastal delivery, heavy load hauling, airport ground fleets, adventure travel, rural transport.
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 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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
