Expansion Valve for Ford Ranger: High Density Foam
This expansion valve for the Ford Ranger is specified around high density foam, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Expansion Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | High Density Foam |
| Typical use | Heavy Load Hauling |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Semi-Metallic Compound — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- High Density Foam — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- PU Leather — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- CNC machining
- electroplating
- rubber vulcanisation
- precision stamping
- injection moulding
- robot welding
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 heavy load hauling. Related applications include roadside assistance, mountain roads, daily commuting, passenger transport, delivery 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
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 is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 1000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
