Trailing Arm for BMW X5: Sintered Metal
This trailing arm for the BMW X5 is specified around sintered metal, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Trailing Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Plastic — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Chromed Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- heat treatment
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
- precision stamping
- CNC machining
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for wet weather riding. Related applications include heavy load hauling, urban courier work, rural transport, wet weather riding, mining 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
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 200 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 ECE R90-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 200 pieces per line.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
