Replacement Parts feature
ZF - OEM quality in the aftermarket
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teering and suspension components
are safety-critical parts that are
SACHS is a
subjected to special care in their
brand of ZF
design, manufacturing and assembly
because they have to provide the best
possible safety characteristics in all
driving situations. When it comes to shock
absorbers and suspension parts of the
highest order, two names come to mind:
SACHS and Lemförder, both brands of ZF
Services.
to the finest details are used; vigorous
safety checks are performed during parts
development and production and maximum
durability results in no comebacks.
Numerous well-known automotive
manufacturers equip their new vehicles as
standard with SACHS shock absorbers.
The original equipment know-how is also
used for spare parts production. Therefore,
SACHS shock absorbers for the aftermarket
are always state-of-the-art OEM quality.
Suspension parts: Lemförder
ZF Services provides suspension joints,
control-arms, tie-rods and stabiliser
links along with the necessary service
information to the independent aftermarket
under the brand name Lemförder. Almost
all automotive and commercial vehicle
manufacturers worldwide trust in these
steering and suspension parts.
Even rubber-to-metal components that
are used on all vibration-critical points in
driveline and chassis are included in the
Lemförder range of ZF Services:
suspension strut mounts, engine and
transmission mounts, or mounts for control
arms which allow for the desired driving
precision, vibration damping and noise
insulation.
If replacement of these parts is necessary,
you are on the safe side with Lemförder
steering parts and chassis components
because high-quality materials, down
leader in shock absorbers by sales, has a
suitable product for all standard passenger
car models in the aftermarket – and always
in OEM quality.
Shock absorbers: SACHS
Shock absorbers do not only absorb
vibrations, they ensure optimal contact
between tyres and the road surface at
all times. They must function perfectly to
guarantee driver safety, which means they
must ensure short stopping distances,
prevent vehicles from pitching during
sudden swerving manoeuvres and they
must allow unaffected interaction with
sophisticated electronic systems such as
ESP and ABS.
Automotive workshops can always be
sure they have a safe solution with shock
absorbers from the established SACHS
product brand. These shock absorbers
provide OEM quality, ensuring optimum
safety for almost all vehicle models.
With 184 newly added products, the
recently published ZF Services “SACHS
Shock Absorbers for Passenger Cars”
catalogue offers a broader range than
ever before. It includes 3 392 references,
meaning that ZF Services, the world market
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SACHS offers various types of shock
absorbers, including single-tube and twintube, suspension struts, spring carriers
(shock absorbers with a spring plate), and
suspension cylinders (shock absorbers with
hydraulic levelling systems).
With SACHS shocks and dampers,
workshops and customers are always on
the safe side when it comes to quality.
The technical characteristics are exactly
tailored to the requirements of automotive
manufacturers and are convincing thanks
to high-quality materials and sophisticated
machining processes. Special technologies
are always applied where they contribute
to a noticeable improvement of vehicle
handling - exactly and individually tailored
to the vehicle type, axle and spring design.
SACHS shocks and dampers guarantee
highest safety and comfort levels.
october 2014