Ball Joint for Mazda CX-5: Natural Rubber
This ball joint for the Mazda CX-5 is specified around natural 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 a specification nobody had written down, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mazda CX-5 |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Magnesium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Semi-Metallic Compound — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- anodising
- injection moulding
- powder coating
- cold forging
- assembly line testing
- CNC machining
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 urban courier work. Related applications include security patrols, delivery fleets, roadside assistance, mining sites, heavy load hauling.
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
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
