Fuel Tank Cap for RAM 1500: Sintered Metal
This fuel tank cap for the RAM 1500 is specified around sintered metal, 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 a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | RAM 1500 |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Cast Iron — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PVC Coated Fabric — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- surface grinding
- cold forging
- injection moulding
- robot welding
- die casting
- shot blasting
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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include night riding, urban courier work, ride-hailing fleets, coastal delivery, 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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ECE R90 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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
