EGR Valve for Citroen C5 Aircross: Ceramic Composite
This egr valve for the Citroen C5 Aircross is specified around ceramic composite, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | EGR Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Citroen C5 Aircross |
| Material / finish | Ceramic Composite |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Chromed Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- die casting
- sintering
- CNC machining
- injection moulding
- heat treatment
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for daily commuting. Related applications include coastal delivery, roadside assistance, rural transport, passenger transport, construction sites.
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
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.
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
