Air Duct for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: EPDM Rubber
This air duct for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Air Duct |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- shot blasting
- robot welding
- laser cutting
- surface grinding
- gravity casting
- rubber vulcanisation
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 off-road trails. Related applications include airport ground fleets, roadside assistance, delivery fleets, mountain roads, rental 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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
