Steering Column for Kia Sorento: Forged Aluminium
This steering column for the Kia Sorento 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CCC |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- High Density Foam — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Tempered Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cast Iron — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- shot blasting
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- precision stamping
- rubber vulcanisation
- powder coating
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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include motocross, track days, ride-hailing fleets, mountain roads, coastal delivery.
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
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. CCC 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.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
