Heater Core for BMW 3 Series: Sintered Metal
This heater core for the BMW 3 Series is specified around sintered metal, 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 a specification nobody had written down, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Heater Core |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Polypropylene — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Zinc Plated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- sintering
- anodising
- shot blasting
- injection moulding
- laser cutting
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 long-distance touring. Related applications include daily commuting, airport ground fleets, off-road trails, mining sites, passenger transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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 200 pieces per line.
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the E-mark-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
