Radiator for Audi A4: Forged Aluminium
This radiator for the Audi A4 is specified around forged aluminium, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Radiator |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- EPDM Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- High Density Foam — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- electroplating
- powder coating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- injection moulding
- anodising
- robot welding
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 wet weather riding. Related applications include track days, rental fleets, motocross, weekend riding, wet weather riding.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
