Fan Clutch for BMW 3 Series: Stainless Steel
This fan clutch for the BMW 3 Series is specified around stainless steel, 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 a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fan Clutch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Airport Ground Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Reinforced Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Fibre Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- surface grinding
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
- laser cutting
- shot blasting
- precision stamping
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 airport ground fleets. Related applications include airport ground fleets, farm use, passenger transport, off-road trails, delivery 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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
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.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
