Fuel Tank Cap for Chevrolet Silverado: Cast Iron
This fuel tank cap for the Chevrolet Silverado is specified around cast iron, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Silicone — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- anodising
- ultrasonic cleaning
- CNC machining
- precision stamping
- heat treatment
- electroplating
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 night riding. Related applications include off-road trails, rental fleets, construction sites, rural transport, roadside assistance.
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
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.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 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 SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
