Downpipe for Chevrolet Captiva: Polypropylene
This downpipe for the Chevrolet Captiva is specified around polypropylene, 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Downpipe |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Chevrolet Captiva |
| Material / finish | Polypropylene |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- PVC Coated Fabric — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- electroplating
- CNC machining
- sintering
- surface grinding
- robot welding
- assembly line testing
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 passenger transport. Related applications include urban courier work, rental fleets, security patrols, roadside assistance, food delivery.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
