Tow Hitch for Fiat Strada: EPDM Rubber
This tow hitch for the Fiat Strada is specified around epdm rubber, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tow Hitch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Fiat Strada |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Aluminium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Forged Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- High Density Foam — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- surface grinding
- electroplating
- assembly line testing
- robot welding
- heat treatment
- sintering
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 coastal delivery. Related applications include roadside assistance, night riding, security patrols, rental fleets, mining sites.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 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.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
