Steering Rack for Kia Sportage: Aluminium Alloy
This steering rack for the Kia Sportage is specified around aluminium alloy, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Rack |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Aluminium Alloy |
| Typical use | Construction Sites |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Ceramic Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- electroplating
- injection moulding
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- sintering
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 construction sites. Related applications include coastal delivery, mountain roads, track days, passenger transport, food delivery.
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
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 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.
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
