Thermostat for Kia Sportage: EPDM Rubber
This thermostat for the Kia Sportage is specified around epdm 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Mountain Roads |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Magnesium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Sintered Metal — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Reinforced Nylon — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- anodising
- heat treatment
- die casting
- precision stamping
- shot blasting
- cold forging
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 mountain roads. Related applications include construction sites, motocross, coastal delivery, wet weather riding, farm use.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-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 500 pieces per line.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
