AC Compressor for Ford Focus: Sintered Metal
This ac compressor for the Ford Focus is specified around sintered metal, 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 supplier who changed material without saying so, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | AC Compressor |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Cast Iron — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Bronze — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- cold forging
- electroplating
- heat treatment
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
- powder coating
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 airport ground fleets, track days, security patrols, daily commuting, long-distance touring.
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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. DOT documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
