Steering Column for Audi A4: Silicone
This steering column for the Audi A4 is specified around silicone, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Semi-Metallic Compound — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Natural Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- injection moulding
- sintering
- electroplating
- die casting
- precision stamping
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 roadside assistance. Related applications include rental fleets, construction sites, food delivery, off-road trails, daily commuting.
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
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
