Axle Shaft for RAM 1500: Cast Iron
This axle shaft for the RAM 1500 is specified around cast iron, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Axle Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | RAM 1500 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Kevlar Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Titanium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- robot welding
- cold forging
- shot blasting
- surface grinding
- sintering
- laser cutting
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 weekend riding. Related applications include coastal delivery, construction sites, rural transport, passenger transport, daily commuting.
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
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
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 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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
