Steering Column for BMW 3 Series: Silicone
This steering column for the BMW 3 Series is specified around silicone, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Chromed Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- gravity casting
- robot welding
- cold forging
- sintering
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
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 roadside assistance. Related applications include farm use, rural transport, night riding, urban courier work, mining sites.
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 REACH-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
