Tow Hitch for BMW X5: Cast Iron
This tow hitch for the BMW X5 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 a specification nobody had written down, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tow Hitch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Rural Transport |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Bronze — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Plated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
- die casting
- assembly line testing
- surface grinding
- heat treatment
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 rural transport. Related applications include wet weather riding, rental fleets, mining sites, security patrols, urban courier work.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
