Clarify the bill of materials
Record bore, outside diameter and width in millimetres, seal lip configuration and the encoder face. For a kit, name each seal, circlip and axle nut so the bearing and hardware are priced together.
Sourcing process
Schaeffler FAG Procurement Services
We coordinate China supplier inquiries for wheel bearings and kits and keep the fitment, quote, sample and shipment records connected.
Where the desk can help
Normalize quotations
Compare the same OE cross reference, revision and kit scope. Log pack count, quantity breaks, sample cost, the quoted minimum and the named Incoterm location on separate lines.
Coordinate sample and inspection
Give the supplier or buyer-appointed inspector a check sheet that identifies the drawing revision, tolerances, sample identity and observations to record. Buyers approve the disposition before release.
Decisions before an order moves forward
- 01
Freeze the brief
Confirm which axle or vehicle split the OE reference covers and note unconfirmed variants.
- 02
Choose a sourcing route
Compare stock and custom on the same kit scope. A custom pack or marking adds a sign-off step, so record who approves the revision.
- 03
Record sample disposition
Match lot labels and pack contents to the agreed sample. Document discrepancies and assign an owner before approving the line.
- 04
Check shipment paperwork
Cross-check item references, quantity and carton marks against the packing list. The supplier and buyer-appointed logistics partners handle their agreed responsibilities.
Every open point has an owner
Keep catalogue compatibility, supplier declarations and buyer approval as separate records. When a change affects preload, seal construction or the wheel speed sensor interface, record the change and agree what evidence closes the issue.
Start with the hardest line on your list
An OE cross reference with two possible encoder or kit configurations gives the desk a concrete comparison to begin with.