Connecting Rod for BMW 3 Series: Stainless Steel
This connecting rod for the BMW 3 Series is specified around stainless 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Connecting Rod |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Kevlar Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Tempered Glass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Reinforced Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- gravity casting
- laser cutting
- die casting
- heat treatment
- powder coating
- electroplating
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include wet weather riding, daily commuting, food delivery, off-road trails, roadside assistance.
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
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 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 REACH-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. REACH documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
