Compressor Clutch for BMW 3 Series: Powder Coated Steel
This compressor clutch for the BMW 3 Series is specified around powder coated 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Compressor Clutch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Powder Coated Steel |
| Typical use | Food Delivery |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Bronze — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- gravity casting
- robot welding
- CNC machining
- sintering
- assembly line testing
- electroplating
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 food delivery. Related applications include urban courier work, farm use, airport ground fleets, daily commuting, 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.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
