Using non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
simulations, we offer custom designed boots to meet
the requirements of motorsport, high performance
cars, and MOD all terrain vehicles.
Compact designs may be arranged for integral mounting to the differential assembly reducing drag and offering a substantial space savings for adjacent components. Several boot mounting and shaft retention methods are available, together with a number of breather design options.
The boot may be mounted on/in the hub/transmission using one of the following methods;
- Interference press fit
- Mechanical retention with a custom designed circlip
- Cable tie/clamp
- Chemically bonded into the housing
The most common materials used are Ethylene Acrylic (EAM). Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR), Silicone (VMQ), and Fluoroelastomers (FKM). For each we have special material formulations that have been developed specifically for drive shaft boots, offering the following benefits;
- Compatability with latest generation trilobe greases.
- Reinforced grades to improve tear and cut resistance.
- Extremely high articulation angles.