Drive Shaft for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: EPDM Rubber
This drive shaft for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Anodised Aluminium — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Sintered Metal — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- CNC machining
- powder coating
- robot welding
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
- assembly line testing
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 roadside assistance. Related applications include long-distance touring, daily commuting, rural transport, delivery fleets, night riding.
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 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. DOT documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
