Build-up of
Sidem tie rod ends.
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Sidem ball joints
- Ball rolled for extra surface strength and smooth finish
- Top-of-the-market lifetime grease, co-engineered with Klüber
- Cold forged ball stud in chromium steel for strength and rust resistance
- Dustcover seat which prevents the cover from collapsing/damage
- Anti-torsion dustcover in chloroprene rubber prevents water infiltration
Forged body
- Forged steel
- Steel
- Forging causes less waste than casting
- Forging is the best choice for high-stress conditions as it causes optimal grain flow compared to casting
- Sandblasted and phosphated for corrosion protection
- Forged aluminum body
- Less weight
- Same forging benefits
- Sandblasted for clean finish
Water infiltration into the ball joint is the main reason for tie rod end failure. Once the water finds its way in, there’s no stopping corrosion. To prevent this, we use durable raw materials: e.g. cold-forged, polished chromium steel for the ball pin. This material provides increased strength and rust resistance.
The dust cover, which shields the ball pin and housing, should be securely sealed to the ball-pin and housing. To ensure a fixed lock on the housing while still allowing smooth movement between pin and the dustcover top, spring steel locking rings with the correct diameters are used.
The dust cover is designed with grooves on the inside, increasing sealing pressure and allowing lubrication, this prevents water from to prevent water from seeping in between. Another important reason for failure is the use of low-quality lubrication. Therefore, the use of high-quality lubricant is crucial as it places a protective film on all vulnerable surfaces. It retains its composition and features which prevent drying out, eroding and eventually failing.
Lifetime lubricating grease.
Ball joint lubrication is important to prevent the part from drying out, corroding and wearing. The grease used in Sidem parts is coengineered with Klüber Lubrication and assures a much longer life time due to a smoother movement and protection against water infiltration. Sidem always engineers its parts with in mind the longest possible lifespan, maximum safety, comfort and an easy installation.
Re-Engineered Technology.
Sidem’s success is built on 90+ years of expertise in engineering and manufacturing of steering and suspension parts. When it comes to the aftermarket, we start from the OE part as the reference point. Based on our experience, we look if we can make the part better performing for a longer lifespan, more safety, higher comfort or an easier installation. If a part is improved compared to OE, it is called ‘Sidem Re-engineered Technology’.
