Fuel Tank Cap for Ford Transit: Carbon Steel
This fuel tank cap for the Ford Transit is specified around carbon 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 supplier who changed material without saying so, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Magnesium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- precision stamping
- robot welding
- cold forging
- anodising
- injection moulding
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 passenger transport. Related applications include food delivery, motocross, rural transport, security patrols, off-road trails.
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 is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
