SKF Two-wheeler

Piston Seal

Piston seal

SKF has launched a new piston seal for superior oil/air retention inside two-wheeler fork and shock absorber applications. The refined seal design provides outstanding sealing performance in two-wheeler fork and shock absorber applications for motorcycles and mountain bikes.

Product Application

Wheel

Seat post

Rear shock

Fork

eDrive unit

Features

Superior design for robust assembly
Integrated sealing functions to prevent oil/air migration
Dynamic lip shapes to minimize friction
Dynamic lips supported by back-up rings to keep constant performance and adaption to a wide pressure range
Metal insert to create optimum seal contact pattern to the shaft and housing

Benefits

High pressure sealing without losing performance
Superior sealing against oil/air migration
Minimized friction to enhance damping setting
Compatibility with a wide range of original equipment and aftermarket suspension fluids
Possibility to tailor designs to fit most applications
Simplified installation