Steering Column for Ford Transit: Powder Coated Steel
This steering column for the Ford Transit is specified around powder coated 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Powder Coated Steel |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Forged Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Magnesium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- laser cutting
- cold forging
- robot welding
- anodising
- gravity casting
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 security patrols, daily commuting, heavy load hauling, rural transport, delivery fleets.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
