Expansion Valve for Ford Transit: Neoprene

Expansion Valve for Ford Transit: Neoprene

This expansion valve for the Ford Transit is specified around neoprene, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.

Specification

Material options

• Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
• ABS Plastic — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
• Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
• Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
• Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first

Processes available

• shot blasting
• CNC machining
• die casting
• sintering
• robot welding
• assembly line testing

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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include heavy load hauling, off-road trails, roadside assistance, mining sites, urban courier work.

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

What testing is included?

Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.

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.

Do you handle mixed containers?

Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.

Can the specification be held on file?

Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.

Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.