Axle Shaft for BMW 3 Series: Bronze
This axle shaft for the BMW 3 Series is specified around bronze, 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Axle Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Bronze |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- ABS Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Fibre Composite — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Magnesium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Anodised Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- surface grinding
- precision stamping
- shot blasting
- powder coating
- cold forging
- ultrasonic cleaning
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for motocross. Related applications include security patrols, night riding, food delivery, long-distance touring, motocross.
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
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
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.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
