Thermostat for Volvo XC60: Sintered Metal
This thermostat for the Volvo XC60 is specified around sintered metal, 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 premature wear on the first batch, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Volvo XC60 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Urban Courier Work |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Bronze — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polypropylene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- precision stamping
- robot welding
- cold forging
- anodising
- rubber vulcanisation
- 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 urban courier work. Related applications include coastal delivery, airport ground fleets, mountain roads, delivery fleets, daily commuting.
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. SGS documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
