Thermostat for Volkswagen Amarok: Forged Aluminium
This thermostat for the Volkswagen Amarok is specified around forged aluminium, 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 inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Volkswagen Amarok |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- EPDM Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- powder coating
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- heat treatment
- cold forging
- electroplating
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 urban courier work. Related applications include airport ground fleets, delivery fleets, mountain roads, farm use, track days.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
