Ball Joint for BMW X5: Powder Coated Steel
This ball joint for the BMW X5 is specified around powder coated steel, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Powder Coated Steel |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | CCC |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- EPDM Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Chromed Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- cold forging
- heat treatment
- electroplating
- precision stamping
- robot welding
- gravity casting
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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include roadside assistance, rental fleets, delivery fleets, security patrols, mining sites.
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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. CCC documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the CCC-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
