Release Bearing for BMW 3 Series: ABS Plastic
This release bearing for the BMW 3 Series is specified around abs plastic, 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 premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Release Bearing |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | ABS Plastic |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Reinforced Nylon — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Polypropylene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- sintering
- cold forging
- robot welding
- injection moulding
- CNC machining
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 night riding. Related applications include heavy load hauling, food delivery, delivery fleets, wet weather riding, rental 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 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 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. SGS documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
