Build-up of
Sidem track control arms.
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Sidem ball joints
- Anti-torsion dustcover in chloroprene rubber prevents water infi ltration
- Cold forged ball stud in chromium steel for strength and rust resistance
- Ball rolled for extra surface strength and a smooth fi nish
- Top-of-the-market lifetime grease, co-engineered with Klüber
Track control body
Following OE design, these can be made of:
- Forged steel
- Cast iron, nodular structure for maximum strength
- Forged aluminum
- Sheet metal, pressed into shape
All metal body types are cataphoresis painted for optimal corrosion protection.
This treatment is also very eco-friendly.
Silent block
Following OE design, these can be:
- Full rubber silent block
- Full rubber silent block with extra metal bush
- Hydraulic silent block
Water infiltration into the ball joint is the main reason for track control arm 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’.
