shibumi®ʼs shock absorber struts

These shock absorber struts are generally used on front-wheel drive vehicles equipped with a McPherson suspension system. This kind of suspension design is cost-effective and efficient regarding the static and dynamic geometry, but heavy-duty vehicles use more advanced mechanisms with a larger number of components.

Strut-type shock absorbers are part of shibumi®ʼs portfolio of suspension parts and are available in gas and hydraulic models for different types of applications.

shibumi®ʼs hydraulic shock absorbers

The dampening strength of hydraulic shock absorbers derives from pushing oil to make it flow through calibrated passages with openings of different sizes for obtaining the required flexibility to control the vehicle.

shibumi®ʼs gas shock absorbers

The gas shock absorbers operate based on the same principle as their hydraulic counterparts, but contain highly pressurized nitrogen on each end. A floating piston separates the gas from the oil, preventing them from mixing with each other. When the piston travels, the gas compresses causing a volume variation that hinders the formation of bubbles and foam, producing an instant response.

It is important to keep the shock absorbers in good condition, as a large number of mechanical devices depend on them to ensure their proper operation, thus preventing early wear and tear.