Release Bearing for Ford Focus: Chromed Steel
This release bearing for the Ford Focus is specified around chromed 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Release Bearing |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | Chromed Steel |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- sintering
- cold forging
- electroplating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
- anodising
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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include food delivery, delivery fleets, weekend riding, track days, 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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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 3000 pieces per line.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
