Alternator for Subaru Forester: Forged Aluminium
This alternator for the Subaru Forester is specified around forged aluminium, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Alternator |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Semi-Metallic Compound — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- powder coating
- rubber vulcanisation
- anodising
- cold forging
- laser cutting
- shot blasting
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 long-distance touring. Related applications include airport ground fleets, passenger transport, farm use, rental fleets, construction sites.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
