Connecting Rod for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Cast Iron
This connecting rod for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around cast iron, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Connecting Rod |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- EPDM Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- ABS Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- CNC machining
- gravity casting
- die casting
- assembly line testing
- electroplating
- laser cutting
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include farm use, construction sites, mountain roads, urban courier work, delivery fleets.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
