Leaf Spring for Ford Everest: Sintered Metal
This leaf spring for the Ford Everest is specified around sintered metal, 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 premature wear on the first batch, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Leaf Spring |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Everest |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Stainless Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Cast Iron — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- laser cutting
- powder coating
- heat treatment
- surface grinding
- electroplating
- injection moulding
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 adventure travel. Related applications include rental fleets, rural transport, passenger transport, ride-hailing fleets, night riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
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.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
