Drive Shaft for Audi Q5: Aluminium Alloy
This drive shaft for the Audi Q5 is specified around aluminium alloy, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Aluminium Alloy |
| Typical use | Heavy Load Hauling |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Forged Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Semi-Metallic Compound — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Tempered Glass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- cold forging
- anodising
- powder coating
- heat treatment
- shot blasting
- precision stamping
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 heavy load hauling. Related applications include mining sites, security patrols, airport ground fleets, ride-hailing fleets, wet weather riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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.
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.
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.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
