Fork Oil Seals
The riding feeling and durability are two decisive factors when designing seals for front forks in motorcycles and bicycles. Especially in off-road applications, such as enduro or motocross, the sealing requirements are very demanding. Our sealing solutions are available for both off-road and on-road use. For motorcycles, the seals come in pairs with a separate oil seal and dirt wiper seal tuned to each other to give low friction for the best riding experience, as well as long life. For bicycles the two seals can be combined into a single unit.
Features:
- Oil seal and wiper seal combination: The seals are designed to minimize contamination ingress, ensuring that dirt, dust, and other debris are kept out of the fork assembly. This feature is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and longevity, especially in demanding off-road applications like enduro or motocross.
- Specifically developed NBR elastomer: The seals utilize a specially formulated NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) elastomer that is engineered to provide reduced and consistent friction levels. This material choice contributes to a smoother riding experience and ensures long-lasting performance under various operating conditions.
- Wiper seal with optional dual lip design: The wiper seal incorporates an optional dual lip design, offering enhanced protection in harsh contamination environments. This feature helps to sweep away dirt, mud, and moisture from the fork tube, further minimizing the risk of seal damage and maintaining optimal sealing performance.
- New oil sealing lip geometry: The oil sealing lip geometry is meticulously designed to meet the specific requirements of fork seals. This innovative design optimizes sealing efficiency and reduces friction, resulting in improved overall performance and durability.
Benefits
- Significantly improved riding comfort: The combination of low friction seals and optimized sealing geometry results in a noticeably smoother riding experience, enhancing comfort and control for the rider, particularly in off-road conditions where terrain can be rough and unpredictable.
- Increased service life and performance: By effectively minimizing contamination ingress and reducing friction, these seals offer increased service life and sustained performance over time. This durability is especially crucial for off-road applications where components are subjected to extreme conditions and heavy use.
- Enhanced water and dirt protection capability: The seals' ability to keep out water, dirt, and other contaminants is essential for maintaining the integrity of the fork assembly and ensuring consistent performance. This enhanced protection capability contributes to the longevity and reliability of the seals in both on-road and off-road environments.
- Reduced wear and air suction: The seals' advanced design helps to reduce wear on critical components and mitigate issues such as air suction, which can affect suspension performance. This contributes to smoother fork operation and improved handling characteristics, enhancing the overall riding experience.
- Compatibility with a wide range of OE and aftermarket oils: These seals are designed to be compatible with a variety of original equipment (OE) and aftermarket fork oils, providing flexibility for riders to choose the oil that best suits their preferences and performance requirements. This compatibility ensures optimal seal performance and longevity without compromising on oil selection.
