Thermostat for Skoda Octavia: Carbon Steel
This thermostat for the Skoda Octavia is specified around carbon 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 a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Skoda Octavia |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Adventure Travel |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Kevlar Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- PVC Coated Fabric — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Aluminium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- precision stamping
- heat treatment
- shot blasting
- robot welding
- die casting
- powder coating
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 adventure travel. Related applications include airport ground fleets, motocross, ride-hailing fleets, roadside assistance, night riding.
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
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
