Thermostat for Kia Sportage: Zinc Plated Steel
This thermostat for the Kia Sportage is specified around zinc plated 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 supplier who changed material without saying so, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Magnesium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- gravity casting
- injection moulding
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
- CNC machining
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 adventure travel. Related applications include farm use, rental fleets, mining sites, wet weather riding, passenger transport.
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
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 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
