Ball Joint for Kia Sportage: Magnesium Alloy
This ball joint for the Kia Sportage is specified around magnesium alloy, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Magnesium Alloy |
| Typical use | Security Patrols |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Cast Iron — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- die casting
- sintering
- surface grinding
- gravity casting
- rubber vulcanisation
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 security patrols. Related applications include passenger transport, construction sites, ride-hailing fleets, urban courier work, security patrols.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. REACH documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
