Rack End for Audi A4: Forged Aluminium
This rack end for the Audi A4 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Rack End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Bronze — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- robot welding
- cold forging
- injection moulding
- laser cutting
- precision stamping
- surface grinding
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 motocross. Related applications include night riding, mining sites, rental fleets, roadside assistance, ride-hailing fleets.
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 2000 pieces per line.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
