| Part Identification | Confirm whether “25191263” is an original equipment part number, an aftermarket reference, or a buyer-specific code. | Request a controlled drawing, dimensional sheet, application details, and a written cross-reference statement. | All dimensions, interfaces, and intended applications should be documented before quotation or sampling. | 10% |
| Dimensional Accuracy | Check pulley outside diameter, width, bore, keyway or mounting interface, groove profile, and tolerances. | Review a dimensional inspection report based on calibrated measuring equipment. | Critical dimensions should match the approved drawing and be traceable to a batch inspection record. | 12% |
| Material and Heat Treatment | Verify the material grade and any required heat treatment for the pulley, shaft, bearing seat, or retaining components. | Request material certificates, hardness results, heat-treatment records, and a sample verification plan. | Material documentation should identify the standard, lot or heat number, test result, and inspection date. | 10% |
| Bearing and Rotation Performance | Evaluate bearing specification, radial play, smooth rotation, noise, sealing, lubrication, and operating temperature range. | Review bearing certificates, rotational torque results, noise checks, and endurance-test procedures. | The supplier should define measurable acceptance limits and provide test results from production-representative samples. | 12% |
| Load and Fatigue Capability | Confirm the required radial load, belt tension, speed, duty cycle, and expected service life for the buyer’s application. | Request load-rating calculations, endurance-test data, failure criteria, and test-condition records. | Performance claims should be supported by defined test conditions rather than by a general “heavy-duty” description. | 12% |
| Manufacturing Process Control | Assess control of machining, casting or forging, balancing, surface treatment, assembly, and final inspection. | Review process flow charts, control plans, work instructions, inspection frequency, and nonconformance procedures. | Critical characteristics should have documented controls, inspection records, and clear reaction plans. | 10% |
| Quality Management | Determine whether the facility operates a documented quality management system suitable for automotive or industrial components. | Request the current quality certificate, certificate scope, audit summary, corrective-action records, and calibration list. | Certificates should be current, issued to the manufacturing site, and consistent with the supplier’s actual production scope. | 10% |
| Traceability | Verify whether raw materials, bearings, production batches, inspection results, and shipment cartons can be traced. | Conduct a batch-record review from incoming material through final packaging. | Every shipment should have a lot or batch reference linked to inspection and production records. | 8% |
| Sample Approval | Use samples to confirm fit, function, appearance, packaging, and compatibility with the buyer’s equipment. | Complete a first-article inspection and, where possible, a controlled installation or bench test. | Mass production should not begin until the approved sample, drawing revision, and inspection criteria are formally released. | 8% |
| Export and Packaging Readiness | Check export documentation, carton protection, moisture control, labeling, palletization, and shipping marks. | Review a packing specification, commercial invoice sample, packing list, and pre-shipment photographs. | Packaging should protect machined surfaces and bearings from impact, contamination, and moisture during international transport. | 5% |
| Commercial Reliability | Evaluate quotation clarity, minimum order quantity, lead time, payment terms, warranty terms, and response speed. | Compare a written quotation, production schedule, warranty policy, and change-control process. | All commercial assumptions should be written, version-controlled, and consistent with the approved technical specification. | 3% |