Heater Hose for Kia Sportage: Cast Iron
This heater hose for the Kia Sportage 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Heater Hose |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sportage |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- EPDM Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- High Density Foam — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Silicone — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- heat treatment
- ultrasonic cleaning
- surface grinding
- anodising
- robot welding
- electroplating
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 daily commuting. Related applications include wet weather riding, airport ground fleets, coastal delivery, mountain roads, daily commuting.
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
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 200 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the RoHS-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 200 pieces per line.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
