Steering Column for Kia Sorento: EPDM Rubber
This steering column for the Kia Sorento 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Titanium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Chromed Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- heat treatment
- shot blasting
- surface grinding
- robot welding
- cold forging
- injection moulding
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 rental fleets. Related applications include airport ground fleets, weekend riding, mountain roads, adventure travel, 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. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
