Expansion Valve for BMW X5: EPDM Rubber
This expansion valve for the BMW X5 is specified around epdm rubber, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Expansion Valve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW X5 |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Titanium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Anodised Aluminium — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- PVC Coated Fabric — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- electroplating
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
- sintering
- ultrasonic cleaning
- CNC machining
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 weekend riding. Related applications include roadside assistance, daily commuting, rental fleets, food delivery, airport ground 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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the REACH-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
