Steering Column for BMW 3 Series: High Density Foam
This steering column for the BMW 3 Series is specified around high density foam, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | High Density Foam |
| Typical use | Construction Sites |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Tempered Glass — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Forged Aluminium — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Reinforced Nylon — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- heat treatment
- electroplating
- shot blasting
- anodising
- robot welding
- cold forging
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for construction sites. Related applications include rural transport, roadside assistance, motocross, mining sites, airport ground 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 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. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
