Expansion Valve for Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Silicone
This expansion valve for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is specified around silicone, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Expansion Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Kevlar Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- surface grinding
- CNC machining
- heat treatment
- robot welding
- powder coating
- 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 rental fleets. Related applications include wet weather riding, weekend riding, mining sites, adventure travel, construction sites.
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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the RoHS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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 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 2000 pieces per line.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
