Thermostat for Kia Sorento: Bronze
This thermostat for the Kia Sorento is specified around bronze, 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Bronze |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- EPDM Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Zinc Plated Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- shot blasting
- heat treatment
- die casting
- surface grinding
- robot welding
- injection moulding
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 long-distance touring. Related applications include coastal delivery, motocross, passenger transport, off-road trails, rural transport.
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/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO/TS 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
