Thermostat for Kia Sportage: Stainless Steel
This thermostat for the Kia Sportage 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 a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Chromed Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- powder coating
- shot blasting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- surface grinding
- gravity 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 adventure travel, construction sites, coastal delivery, delivery fleets, mountain roads.
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 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 1000 pieces per line.
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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
