Ball Joint for Ford Transit: Tempered Glass
This ball joint for the Ford Transit is specified around tempered glass, 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Tempered Glass |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- High Density Foam — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Magnesium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Reinforced Nylon — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- powder coating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- gravity casting
- injection moulding
- heat treatment
- rubber vulcanisation
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 track days. Related applications include airport ground fleets, food delivery, security patrols, night riding, ride-hailing 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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
