Relay for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Forged Aluminium
This relay for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is specified around forged aluminium, 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 a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Relay |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| Material / finish | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Anodised Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- ABS Plastic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- cold forging
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- anodising
- gravity 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 rental fleets. Related applications include night riding, food delivery, airport ground fleets, construction sites, roadside assistance.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
