Throttle Body for BMW 3 Series: Sintered Metal
This throttle body for the BMW 3 Series is specified around sintered metal, 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Throttle Body |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Plastic — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Bronze — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- CNC machining
- rubber vulcanisation
- surface grinding
- gravity casting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- shot blasting
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 coastal delivery. Related applications include passenger transport, daily commuting, night riding, mountain roads, airport ground 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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SGS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
