Rack End for Ford Focus: EPDM Rubber
This rack end for the Ford Focus is specified around epdm 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Rack End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Magnesium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- robot welding
- shot blasting
- sintering
- laser cutting
- precision stamping
- 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 adventure travel. Related applications include airport ground fleets, track days, off-road trails, construction sites, long-distance touring.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 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 IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
