Fan Clutch for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Cast Iron
This fan clutch for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around cast iron, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fan Clutch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Ceramic Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Sintered Metal — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Titanium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- electroplating
- powder coating
- anodising
- ultrasonic cleaning
- sintering
- 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 mining sites. Related applications include off-road trails, daily commuting, mountain roads, security patrols, track days.
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. DOT 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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
