Axle Shaft for Kia Sorento: Carbon Steel
This axle shaft for the Kia Sorento 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 supplier who changed material without saying so, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Axle Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Cast Iron — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- ABS Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Powder Coated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Forged Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
- shot blasting
- powder coating
- sintering
- gravity casting
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 night riding. Related applications include wet weather riding, off-road trails, adventure travel, roadside assistance, night riding.
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 2000 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.
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 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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
