Release Bearing for Ford Ranger: Sintered Metal
This release bearing for the Ford Ranger 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 a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Release Bearing |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Ceramic Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Kevlar Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Forged Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- robot welding
- CNC machining
- electroplating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- gravity casting
- injection moulding
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 ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include track days, heavy load hauling, wet weather riding, passenger transport, mountain roads.
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. DOT 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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
