Nittanya Auto
Nittanya Auto
Advanced heat dissipation & custom braking geometry selected for high-altitude endurance
Switzerland maintains exceptionally strict standards regarding roadworthiness and vehicle safety. The topographic profile of Switzerland, characterized by high-altitude alpine passes, long descents, and harsh winter environments, subjects vehicle braking systems to intense thermal stresses. Standard brake rotors often suffer from thermal warping and brake fade under these prolonged downhill conditions.
For Swiss distributors and workshops, sourcing drilled and slotted brake rotors has shifted from a niche performance request to a vital requirement. The drilling provides a pathway for heat and outgassing escape, while the slotting continuously wipes the brake pad surface clean of glaze and debris. Consequently, importing high-carbon alloy, precision-balanced rotors with anti-rust coatings is essential for surviving the heavily salted Swiss winter roads.
Understanding ASA (Association of Swiss Road Traffic Authorities) and ECE-R90 approvals
Exporting braking system components to Switzerland demands rigorous adherence to European safety protocols and local Swiss regulations. Under Swiss law, replacement braking components must comply with ECE Regulation 90 (ECE-R90), ensuring that aftermarket rotors perform within 15% of the original equipment (OE) parameters.
For modified, drilled, or slotted performance braking systems, the Swiss road authorities (Strassenverkehrsamt) often require an ASA Certificate (ASA-Eignungserklärung). As a reliable manufacturing partner, our engineering team ensures that all metallurgical formulas, casting dimensions, and structural tolerances conform strictly to these stringent specifications, enabling hassle-free type approval and customs clearances at Swiss borders.
State-of-the-art casting, machining, and electronic testing facilities in Qingdao, China
Qingdao Nittanya Auto Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and exporter specializing in automotive braking system components, including brake discs, brake drums, brake hubs, and related auto parts. Located in Qingdao, China, one of the country's most important international port cities, the company enjoys convenient transportation and excellent logistics advantages for global shipments.
Our production facilities are equipped with advanced casting, machining, balancing, and testing equipment, ensuring stable production capacity and strict quality control throughout every manufacturing process. The annual production capacity exceeds one million pieces, enabling us to meet the diverse demands of both OEM and aftermarket customers.
Raw material
CNC machining
Automatic packaging
Finished Product
CNC machining equipment
Automatic packaging equipment
SMT Technology
AOI Testing
Insert Device
Wave Soldering
Manual Soldering
Function Check
PCB Welding
Function Check 2
Mounting Screw
Direct export configurations including light vehicle performance rotors and commercial drums
Rising demands for eco-friendly coating & high-performance retrofit rotors
The modern Swiss aftermarket is undergoing quick transformations. The popularization of electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs/HEVs) with regenerative braking systems has changed wear patterns, requiring rotors that are highly resistant to corrosion and light oxidations since mechanical brakes are engaged less frequently but must operate with 100% capacity instantly when triggered.
To reduce heavy metal contamination in the Alpine runoff waters, Swiss authorities strongly support parts suppliers that conform to zero-copper and zero-heavy metal standards. As a result, factories exporting from China to Europe must offer high-efficiency corrosion-resistant finishes (such as Geomet, Dacromet, or Electrophoretic coating) and ensure raw cast materials conform to global ISO/TS 16949 & IATF 16949 standards.
Everything you need to know about compliance, custom duties, and freight routing to Switzerland
Yes. All of our aftermarket brake discs, including our drilled and slotted performance series, are produced according to ECE-R90 guidelines. We cooperate with Swiss importers to supply necessary testing reports and certificates ensuring swift registration with the cantonal road traffic offices (Strassenverkehrsamt).
To resist the corrosive effects of salt and snow-clearing agents used on mountain roads, we offer high-grade Geomet coating, zinc-flake coating, and electrophoretic painting. These treatments pass standard salt spray tests for up to 240+ hours without showing red rust.
Typically, ocean freight containers are shipped from Qingdao to major European hub ports like Rotterdam, Antwerp, or Genoa. From there, goods are transported via intermodal rail networks or road freight directly to Swiss logistics terminals in Zurich, Basel, or Geneva.
