Ariete ARI.048 - Pair Of Fork Oil Seals 30 x 40.5 x 10.5/12 TCL 1800818

ARI- THE ORIGINAL FORK OIL SEALS, custom-made for your fork

Ariete fork oil seals are different! The quality of their execution is matched by the unique nature of the material used: the carboxylated elastomer known as XNBR.

This compound offers unique characteristics of resistance to abrasion, to high temperatures, and to the complex lubricants with numerous additives, which are used in modern forks as fitted to motorcycles and scooters.

The reciprocating action of the fork tube against the seal subjects it to a notable degree of abrasion, which is complicated by the heat generated as a result of hydraulic displacement within the fork, plus the friction of the components involved. This mechanical wear and tear leads to accelerated ageing of the rubber which is also obliged to deal with the chemical action of the various additives in the lubricant.

Oil seals are normally made from a nitrile rubber, known as NBR. This is used because it is cheap, and plentiful, not because NBR is the best material for the job.

Ariete technical staff have accumulated 70 years of experience in the rubber industry, and have spent many years looking for a better material for the manufacture of oil seals.

Although the cost of XNBR is almost twice that of NBR, the sophisticated technology used to make Ariete oil seals enables them to be put on the market at highly competitive prices. In this way, the Ariete Customer enjoys the benefits of a very high quality product, which satisfies the most demanding requirements, at a competitive price.

ARISIL special oil seal lubricant ARI fork oil seals are made from a rubber compound specifically developed to work with the lubricants used in front forks, with all their various additives. This compound is completely different from that normally used for rotating shaft seals, since the physical environment inside a fork with its reciprocating movement, and the specialist lubricants, are completely different. Ariete have designed ARI oil seals with a variety of lip profiles to make them longer lasting, while reducing to a minimum the friction effect against the moving shaft. Over the years, Ariete have discovered the key role of a separating lubricant between the fork tube and the rubber of the oil seal to reduce to a minimum the surface friction, without affecting the function of the oil seal. After exhaustive testing, Ariete have chosen a lubricant which is produced in the USA, and devised specifically as a rubber/metal lubricant for mechanical components used in the NASA space program. The advantage of this special grease, which they call ARISIL, is that it extends the life of the oil seal, and helps it retain its vital characteristics of flexibility and chemical resistance. For this reason, every set of ARI FORK OIL SEALS contains a single dose sachet of ARISIL, sufficient to lubricate the two oil seals supplied.

Delivery

Regular Delivery Costs & Times

Trade

Standard Delivery

Orders will be despatched as follows: To business addresses only; £9.95 (Exc VAT) delivery charge (subject to change depending on account level); Free delivery with net order values of £100 and over (Exc VAT) to the UK Mainland; Orders to N. Ireland/Eire/Isle of Man/Scilly Isles by arrangement; other destinations phone for details; Typical delivery times of 1-2 working days.

Where possible, the Company will endeavour to meet special delivery requirements subject to any additional cost being borne by the Purchaser

Unfortunately, we do not delivery to addresses outside of mainland UK without prior agreement. Without prior agreement you may place an order for Products from outside the UK, but this order must be for delivery to an address in mainland UK unless arranged otherwise prior to your order.

All third party deliveries will carry a charge, the minimum charge will be £9.95 (Exc. VAT).

Pallet Charges

Larger items may incur additional carriage charges, including but not limited to 4x4 and SUV tyres.
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Consumer

Click & Collect Only

Select a collection point from our network of available dealers. You will be notified by the chosen dealer once your order is ready to collect, estimated time is 2-3 days (depending on national holidays and dealer opening hours).
Any returns will be handled by the collection point.

• Free for orders over £100
• £11.95 fee for orders below £100

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Returns

Trade

Please complete the Trade Returns form or contact our Sales Office

Consumer (Click & Collect)

Your click and collect location will handle any returns for you. Please contact the original collect point/dealer to discuss returns and ensure the item is returned to that location..
Alternatively, please use the Returns form.

If you experience issues when attempting to contact the collection point/dealer, please contact us.