Idle Control Valve for Subaru Outback: Zinc Plated Steel
This idle control valve for the Subaru Outback is specified around zinc plated 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 | Idle Control Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Outback |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Food Delivery |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Reinforced Nylon — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- powder coating
- assembly line testing
- anodising
- sintering
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
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 food delivery. Related applications include daily commuting, track days, passenger transport, mountain roads, food delivery.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 2000 pieces per line.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
