Strut Mount for BMW 3 Series: Natural Rubber
This strut mount for the BMW 3 Series is specified around natural rubber, 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 premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Strut Mount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Forged Aluminium — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Silicone — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- cold forging
- die casting
- gravity casting
- CNC machining
- rubber vulcanisation
- heat treatment
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 delivery fleets. Related applications include night riding, airport ground fleets, rural transport, daily commuting, adventure travel.
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 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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
