Ball Joint for Mazda CX-5: Cast Iron
This ball joint for the Mazda CX-5 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 | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mazda CX-5 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Tempered Glass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- ABS Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- precision stamping
- electroplating
- rubber vulcanisation
- die casting
- injection moulding
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 off-road trails. Related applications include rural transport, roadside assistance, urban courier work, passenger transport, rental fleets.
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
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the TUV-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
