Drive Shaft for BMW X5: Bronze
This drive shaft for the BMW X5 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 inconsistent hardness between lots, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | Bronze |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Fibre Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Silicone — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Stainless Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- ultrasonic cleaning
- electroplating
- anodising
- die casting
- heat treatment
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for mining sites. Related applications include daily commuting, adventure travel, passenger transport, weekend riding, rental fleets.
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 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. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
