Fuel Tank Cap for BMW X5: Neoprene
This fuel tank cap for the BMW X5 is specified around neoprene, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Neoprene |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Nylon 66 — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- robot welding
- electroplating
- heat treatment
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
- anodising
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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include delivery fleets, roadside assistance, wet weather riding, passenger transport, adventure travel.
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. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 1000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
