BILSTEIN
SHOCK ABSORBERS & SUSPENSION – A WORLD ICON in
the industry!
Proven design
technology, a superior manufacturing process and
a commitment to quality control characterise the
Bilstein shock absorber production process. At
Bilstein over 40% of the production personnel
are involved with quality control to maintain
their industry-leading level of shock absorber
efficiency and long life performance. In this
pursuit of excellence, Bilstein has received
worldwide acclaim for quality shock absorbers
that have set new industry standards. Setting
high standards has always been a top priority
with Bilstein and a consistent set of parameters
and performance guidelines go into the
development of each Bilstein shock application.
Bilstein engineers meld proven methods with the
most advanced technologies for products that
pass the test of time.
They perfected the mono-tube gas pressure shock
absorber, a new design which revolutionised the
shock absorber industry in Germany and the
world. August Bilstein established 16 worldwide
patents on the development of their mono-tube
gas pressure shock absorber design. They worked
closely with Daimler-Benz and in 1958 Bilstein
became standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz
models, beginning an association that continues
today. To further strengthen their position with
automotive manufacturers worldwide, Bilstein
outfitted factory race cars with their shock
absorbers to demonstrate their superior
performance. This started an unparalleled record
of motor sports success at racing venues the
world over.
BILSTEIN
TECHNOLOGY - Control Stability
Driving a vehicle equipped with Bilstein Gas
Pressure Shock Absorbers is an exhilarating
experience.
There is, quite literally, nothing like it.
Unbelievable control and stability.
Precise handling.
Ultimate performance and comfort.
Fully Rebuildable and Revalvable
Bilstein has been a unique and driving force in
the automotive suspension industry. Bilstein was
first to apply the patented gas pressure
principle to controlling ride characteristics on
automobiles and introduced the world's first
mono-tube gas pressure shock absorber. Today,
Bilstein continues to be the leader in mono-tube
gas pressure shock absorber technology. No other
shock manufacturer has been able to equal the
performance and enhanced ride characteristics of
the Bilstein shock.
From racing and testing in Formula 1, NASCAR,
Rallying and Off Road to original equipment on
BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, Porsche,
Subaru, Toyota, TRD, GM, Ford, and Chrysler
vehicles, Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers
have proven to be the best.
Ride, handling and control are what a shock
absorber provides. Bilstein's patented design
reduces the need for compromise.
The rising rate valving of the Bilstein shock
absorber provides the necessary damping to react
quicker to road conditions without sacrificing
ride comfort. This combination of valving and
high pressure nitrogen gas @ around 25
atmospheres of pressure keeps the tires in
constant contact with the road helping to ensure
safety through enhanced control.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY » BETTER BY DESIGN
Heat is one of the major detriments to the
performance and longevity of any shock absorber.
Conventional designed shocks trap the heat
within the shock body and preventing adequate
dissipation, making them prone to heat build up,
fade and eventual failure.
Bilstein's technically superior, patented
mono-tube Hi-Pressure gas charged design allows
the excessive heat from the oil to transfer to
the outer surface of the shock body and
dissipate more efficiently. The dividing piston
also permits the oil to expand as heat builds,
preventing aeration (foaming) and viscosity loss
and increasing the pressure of the gas on the
oil coulumn. This allows the shock to maintain
full damping characteristics as temperatures
rise.
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Superior Mono-tube Design & Fabrication
The tube of a Bilstein Gas Pressure
Shock Absorber is fabricated using a
special extrusion method. This process
achieves an extremely tight
peak-to-valley tolerance and maintains
consistent wall thickness. Bilstein's
seamless mono-tube design provides
superior tube strength while maximizing
heat dissipation and shock absorber
life.
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ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY » BETTER BUILT
Most conventional shocks are made with shock
bodies cut from a piece of steel tubing, stamped
internal parts and compromised tolerances.
In contrast, Bilstein's shock bodies are
precision formed through a unique seamless
extrusion process. This provides superior
strength along with high finish tolerances that
are usually associated with surgical
instruments. The shock body is then treated with
a special paint finish durable enough to
withstand gruelling 240-hour salt spray tests.
The finished body is mated with a solid,
induction hardened steel chrome plated and
polished shaft, machined valving components and
highest quality seals. Combined with extreme
attention to detail, Bilstein manufactures the
closest thing to a hand built shock available
today.
Digressive Working Piston Assembly
The piston head design allows independent tuning
of the compression and rebound damping forces to
provide optimum ride comfort and performance
without compromise. It features fewer parts than
most conventional twin tube and so called "road
sensing" shock designs. This simple, yet
exceptionally functional digressive design
contributes to the extreme durability and long
life of Bilstein Shock Absorbers.
PATENTED PERFORMANCE » SAFER DRIVING THROUGH
SUPERIOR CONTROL...
Ride, handling and control are what a shock
absorber provides. Compromise in one area may
create a problem in another. Bilstein's patented
design reduces the need for compromise. The
rising rate valving of the Bilstein shock
absorber provides the necessary damping to react
quicker to road conditions without sacrificing
ride comfort. This combination of valving and
high pressure nitrogen gas keeps the tires in
constant contact with the road helping to ensure
safety through enhanced control.
KILOMETRES 0k
30,000k 65,000k
95,000k 125,000k
160,000k DRIVEN
Conventional shocks slowly lose efficiency
and eventually fail over a period of time,
causing excessive tire and suspension
component wear, a loss of control of the
vehicle and longer braking distances.
Bilstein shocks continue to deliver
optimum performance for a much longer
life.
Of
all a vehicle's suspension components, nothing
works harder than the shock absorbers, making it
critical to pick the correct ones. Bilstein Gas
Pressurised Shock Absorbers are the best way, to
dramatically improve the ride, handling and
control of your 4WD recreational vehicle that
spends 80-90% of it’s life in the urban jungle
and along our freeway and poor highway and
secondary bitumen and dirt roads roads. These
are the driving conditions that benefit most
from the Bilstein ‘Rising Rate’ Mono-Tube Gas
experience.
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for your application
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