Thermostat for BMW X5: Semi-Metallic Compound
This thermostat for the BMW X5 is specified around semi-metallic compound, 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- High Density Foam — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- robot welding
- cold forging
- gravity casting
- die casting
- CNC machining
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 passenger transport. Related applications include adventure travel, passenger transport, weekend riding, wet weather riding, coastal delivery.
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 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 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 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
