Control Arm for Skoda Octavia: Chromed Steel
This control arm for the Skoda Octavia is specified around chromed 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Control Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Skoda Octavia |
| Material / finish | Chromed Steel |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Kevlar Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Nylon 66 — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- EPDM Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- injection moulding
- powder coating
- shot blasting
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
- 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 off-road trails. Related applications include coastal delivery, night riding, track days, off-road trails, weekend riding.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 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. RoHS 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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
