Heater Hose for Fiat Strada: High Density Foam
This heater hose for the Fiat Strada is specified around high density foam, 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 specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Heater Hose |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Fiat Strada |
| Material / finish | High Density Foam |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Natural Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polypropylene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- High Density Foam — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- surface grinding
- electroplating
- die casting
- precision stamping
- assembly line testing
- injection moulding
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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include food delivery, airport ground fleets, rural transport, security patrols, motocross.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
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 is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
