Steering Column for BYD F3: Carbon Fibre Composite
This steering column for the BYD F3 is specified around carbon fibre composite, 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BYD F3 |
| Material / finish | Carbon Fibre Composite |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- cold forging
- CNC machining
- shot blasting
- assembly line testing
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
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 mining sites. Related applications include wet weather riding, airport ground fleets, ride-hailing fleets, long-distance touring, rural transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
