Thermostat for BMW X5: Sintered Metal
This thermostat for the BMW X5 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 premature wear on the first batch, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Mountain Roads |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CCC |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- precision stamping
- injection moulding
- assembly line testing
- CNC machining
- anodising
- cold forging
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 mountain roads. Related applications include airport ground fleets, mountain roads, long-distance touring, night riding, security patrols.
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 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the CCC-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. CCC documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
