Power Steering Hose for BMW 3 Series: Stainless Steel
This power steering hose for the BMW 3 Series is specified around stainless steel, 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Power Steering Hose |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- High Density Foam — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Titanium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Reinforced Nylon — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- anodising
- sintering
- CNC machining
- robot welding
- injection moulding
- assembly line testing
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 adventure travel. Related applications include urban courier work, roadside assistance, adventure travel, track days, security patrols.
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 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.
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
