Control Arm for Ford Transit: Stainless Steel
This control arm for the Ford Transit is specified around stainless steel, 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 premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Control Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- EPDM Rubber — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Ceramic Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Tempered Glass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- sintering
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
- injection moulding
- die casting
- laser cutting
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 mining sites. Related applications include daily commuting, heavy load hauling, rural transport, long-distance touring, passenger transport.
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 long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
