Tie Rod End for Citroen C5 Aircross: Semi-Metallic Compound
This tie rod end for the Citroen C5 Aircross is specified around semi-metallic compound, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Citroen C5 Aircross |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Forged Aluminium — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Titanium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- powder coating
- precision stamping
- laser cutting
- robot welding
- injection moulding
- anodising
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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include weekend riding, passenger transport, mountain roads, rural transport, track days.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
