Oil Pan for Kia Sorento: Semi-Metallic Compound
This oil pan for the Kia Sorento is specified around semi-metallic compound, 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Oil Pan |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Titanium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- rubber vulcanisation
- gravity casting
- die casting
- sintering
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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include delivery fleets, daily commuting, airport ground fleets, construction sites, motocross.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 ISO/TS 16949-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.
