Ball Joint for Fiat Strada: Ceramic Composite
This ball joint for the Fiat Strada is specified around ceramic composite, 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Fiat Strada |
| Material / finish | Ceramic Composite |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Silicone — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- surface grinding
- CNC machining
- assembly line testing
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 daily commuting. Related applications include daily commuting, track days, construction sites, ride-hailing fleets, passenger transport.
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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
