Gear Knob for Audi Q5: Sintered Metal
This gear knob for the Audi Q5 is specified around sintered metal, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Gear Knob |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Ceramic Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- EPDM Rubber — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- PU Leather — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Chromed Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- sintering
- robot welding
- gravity casting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- precision stamping
- electroplating
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include passenger transport, roadside assistance, security patrols, mountain roads, mining sites.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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
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.
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.
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.
