Window Switch for BMW X5: Forged Aluminium
This window switch for the BMW X5 is specified around forged aluminium, 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 | Window Switch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Aluminium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- EPDM Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Bronze — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Fibre Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- sintering
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
- powder coating
- laser cutting
- 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 wet weather riding. Related applications include urban courier work, rural transport, coastal delivery, food delivery, weekend riding.
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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. E-mark documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 E-mark-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
