Tie Rod End for Citroen C5 Aircross: Tempered Glass
This tie rod end for the Citroen C5 Aircross is specified around tempered glass, 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Citroen C5 Aircross |
| Material / finish | Tempered Glass |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Ceramic Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Tempered Glass — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Zinc Plated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- gravity casting
- injection moulding
- assembly line testing
- heat treatment
- cold forging
- laser cutting
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 track days. Related applications include rental fleets, daily commuting, passenger transport, coastal delivery, farm use.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 500 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SGS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
