Steering Column for Kia Sorento: Ceramic Composite
This steering column for the Kia Sorento is specified around ceramic composite, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Ceramic Composite |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Carbon Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Titanium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Magnesium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- surface grinding
- gravity casting
- robot welding
- assembly line testing
- electroplating
- powder coating
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for passenger transport. Related applications include passenger transport, adventure travel, coastal delivery, off-road trails, construction sites.
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 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 3000 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-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.
