Aftermarket catalog expansion
Send the OE cross reference, VIN or vehicle build range, axle and side. Record bearing bore, OD and width in mm. If a part number changed, ask which build range each revision covers before publishing a cross reference.
Applications
NTN SNR sourcing applications
Different programs start with different records. A catalog expansion needs platform coverage. A repair network needs the service scope for the exact axle and side.
Application profiles
What to submit for each program
Service-network replenishment
A hub assembly may include the hub flange and ABS encoder ring as one unit. A press-in bearing kit may keep the existing flange where service data permits. Compare seal lip orientation, circlip and axle nut inclusion, and any bearing preload procedure before choosing the kit.
Vehicle fleet and trailer purchases
Separate load and fitment by vehicle group. For wheels, submit PCD, offset (ET), center bore, rim diameter and width, load rating and finish. For tires, list size, load index, speed rating, tread pattern, duty cycle, quantities and destination port. Record 225/45R18 and 95 as separate fields when those values are present on the buyer’s specification. Compare rolling resistance, wet grip and tread life using test records with matching conditions where available.
Supplier approval for a defined SKU
Agree the drawing revision and sample ID before inspection. If flange runout is on the drawing, identify the datum, mounting method, gauge and acceptance limit on the brief. Request each document against the specific supplier, site, SKU and target market. For a bearing width check, identify the sample and drawing revision, confirm the gauge is suitable for the tolerance, then log the result in mm and compare it with the drawing. Retain the measured value and the pass or hold decision.
Intake checklist
Check your brief before submitting
Tick the records you have. Add unresolved questions in the RFQ so suppliers can respond against the same assumptions.
Start an RFQ
Describe your application
Include the receiving market and the acceptance questions the supplier needs to answer.