Fuel Pump for Kia Sportage: Silicone
This fuel pump for the Kia Sportage is specified around silicone, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Pump |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Reinforced Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PVC Coated Fabric — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- ultrasonic cleaning
- shot blasting
- injection moulding
- surface grinding
- powder coating
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 wet weather riding. Related applications include off-road trails, roadside assistance, security patrols, track days, food delivery.
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 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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
