Radiator Cap for BMW X5: Forged Aluminium
This radiator cap for the BMW X5 is specified around forged aluminium, 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 | Radiator Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Food Delivery |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | CCC |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Neoprene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Carbon Fibre Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Tempered Glass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- anodising
- injection moulding
- precision stamping
- assembly line testing
- cold forging
- surface grinding
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 food delivery. Related applications include wet weather riding, rental fleets, rural transport, track days, security patrols.
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
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.
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 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 CCC-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
