SIL-TEC

 

SHIMANO’s ultra-low friction surface treatment
Superior to simple coating, SIL-TEC is an advanced plating process that improves system performance through the use of imbedded fluorine particles. SIL-TEC products run smoother and wear longer in all conditions.

*1: Stable enough

*2: Repelling
*3: Carbon
*4: Fluorine

SIL-TEC chain vs. Common Plating (Zn-Ni) chain

  • Smooth Pedaling
  • Rotation Sliding Friction
    Driving Noise
    -60%
    -2.7dB
  • Less Maintenance
  • Mud Shedding Performance +30%
  • Long Life
  • Wear and Abrasion Resistance+20%