Alternator for BMW X5: EPDM Rubber
This alternator for the BMW X5 is specified around epdm rubber, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Alternator |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Bronze — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Carbon Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Forged Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Chromed Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- die casting
- cold forging
- surface grinding
- injection moulding
- robot welding
- laser cutting
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for motocross. Related applications include wet weather riding, mountain roads, long-distance touring, construction sites, airport ground fleets.
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 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 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 IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
