Steering Rack for BMW X5: Carbon Steel
This steering rack for the BMW X5 is specified around carbon 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Rack |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Tempered Glass — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- surface grinding
- assembly line testing
- rubber vulcanisation
- ultrasonic cleaning
- sintering
- shot blasting
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for long-distance touring. Related applications include mining sites, heavy load hauling, long-distance touring, delivery fleets, rural transport.
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 2000 pieces per line.
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.
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.
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 specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
