15 best manufacturers of silent blocks
The best European manufacturers of silent blocks
In Europe, the leading positions in the production of silent blocks are held by German companies. Most of them produce high quality products, but due to their high popularity in Russia, you can find many fakes.
5 Sidem
Country: Belgium (produced in Hungary, Romania)
Rating (2022): 4.6
The peculiarity of this brand is that the manufacturer produces all products at its own facilities and has never acted as a packaging company. In addition, nothing is known on the market about sidem fake silent blocks, since the company occupies a fairly modest market volume. The range of produced spare parts covers a wide range of automobiles, including Chinese and even domestic VAZ models.
Of course, by installing Sidem silent blocks in the levers of a car, you should not expect that the performance will surpass the original parts. This brand is positioned as a confident "middle peasant" of the budget category. And if silent blocks on the rear suspension can safely retreat even 50 thousand km, then on the front levers their “survivability” will be much less. Depending on the operating conditions, they are able to withstand 30-35 thousand km of domestic roads.
4 Febest
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.6
The manufacturer from Germany focuses on the production of spare parts for the repair of Japanese and South Korean cars. The main feature is the fact that when creating silent blocks and other products, natural rubber and highly effective additive components are used, thanks to which the company's products are most adapted for use in low-temperature conditions of the northern regions of Russia.
The company pays special attention to high accuracy of tolerances. Febest silent blocks installed in the rear (front) levers nursed for more than 50 thousand km. The only condition is that the products must be original. The manufacturer pursues a balanced pricing policy, relying on the availability of products for the end consumer, so fakes of this brand are very common in the domestic market. It was for this purpose that part of the capacities was transferred to China, but quality control fully complies with European requirements.
3 Febi
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.8
The German company FERDINAND BILSTEIN (Febi) can boast of deep historical roots. The use of a modern integrated system in planning and management has allowed us to occupy a leading position in the world market for decades. Parts are supplied to more than 130 countries of the world, subsidiaries or joint ventures operate in many parts of the world. The company offers consumers more than 9,000 spare parts for different brands of cars. Silent blocks are supplied to the conveyors of the largest automakers Mercedes and DAF. The products meet the strict requirements of DIN ISO 9002 certificates.
Domestic car owners note the high quality of Febi silent blocks, which are sold at an affordable price. Spare parts withstand the test of Russian roads for a long time. The main disadvantage of the brand is fame, which is why there are a lot of counterfeit products.
2 OPTIMAL
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.8
A well-known manufacturer of silent blocks and other suspension parts is the German company OPTIMAL. The company was founded over 40 years ago. It was possible to win the trust of domestic motorists through the use of new design methods, the use of high-quality materials, and a responsible approach to the work of personnel. All products meet modern quality standards, the company has received awards for achievements from such car factories as Ford, General Motors and Opel. Parts under the OPTIMAL brand are supplied to VW, Chrysler, Peugeot, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Toyota conveyors.
Car owners highlight a number of positive qualities of OPTIMAL silent blocks. These are the elasticity of rubber, the reliability of a steel structure, and durability. Among the shortcomings, a high price is noted, some parts do not withstand Russian off-road.
1 Lemforder
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.9
One of the best manufacturers of suspension and steering parts is the Lemforder brand (Lemferder). It belongs to the largest German concern ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The company appeared in 1947, but then, and today, innovative technologies and high-quality materials are used in production. Lemferder silent blocks are distinguished by their reliability and durability.The company's product range includes a wide range of parts (more than 13,000 items) that are suitable for different cars, from Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen to Ford. Many well-known automakers use Lemforder parts on assembly lines.
Domestic car owners of foreign cars note such qualities of silent blocks of the Lemferder trademark as durability, reliability, high workmanship. The disadvantages of spare parts under this brand are the high price and a large number of fakes.
The best Asian manufacturers of silent blocks
Asian manufacturers of silent blocks specialize in the supply of parts for car factories in Japan, South Korea and China. They are of good quality at an affordable price, and the risk of purchasing counterfeit products on the domestic market is minimal.
5 MASUMA
Country: Japan
Rating (2022): 4.6
The Japanese company MASUMA, whose production facilities are concentrated in 80 factories around the world, provides a significant share of the demand for automotive parts in the markets of Eastern Europe and Russia. High-quality parts (silent blocks of front and rear levers, filters, steering parts, clutch and brake elements, thermostats, etc.) are supplied to the assembly lines of the factories of such auto giants as Honda, Nissan and Toyota, which indicates their reliability and durability.
Quality control is adjusted in such a way that the possible rejection rate is less than 0.6%.At the same time, the pricing policy of the manufacturer MASUMA allows the products to be the best in terms of competitiveness in the budget price segment of similar products. The main condition when choosing spare parts for this Japanese company is special attention to detail - there is a lot of counterfeit on the market, which comes to a careless buyer under the guise of a quality product.
4 KATSURO
Country: Japan (manufactured in Malaysia)
Rating (2022): 4.7
In the secondary auto parts market, this company is represented by more than 1500 items, designed mainly for Japanese, Chinese and Korean cars. The company's production facilities are located in Malaysia, but a unique eight-stage product quality control is carried out by Japanese specialists.
Despite the fact that KATSURO spare parts are distinguished by high technical characteristics, their prices are set below the average level and are quite affordable for the consumer. The silent blocks of this manufacturer, installed in the front and rear levers, are not much inferior in their endurance to the original factory parts.
3 STELLOX
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.7
A wide range of silent blocks for front and rear levers of various cars is offered by the Chinese company STELLOX. Distinctive features of spare parts of this manufacturer are stable quality and fair prices. The main reasons for the popularity of products in our country is the knowledge of the car market, the rich professional level of employees. STELLOX competes on equal terms with such well-known brands as Febi, RBI, OPTIMAL, Lemforder.Rubber products from a Chinese manufacturer are installed on many Asian models. At the same time, STELLOX conducts regular audits at those enterprises that purchase their spare parts. All products comply with international ISO certificates, as well as domestic RST and STB standards.
Domestic car owners of Asian passenger cars note such advantages of STELLOX silent blocks as availability, good quality. The disadvantages of Chinese parts include low resistance to bad roads.
2 CTR
Country: South Korea
Rating (2022): 4.8
The Korean company Central Corporation (trademark CTR) has been operating in the automotive components market since 1960. The company's product range includes a wide range of parts for front and rear suspension, steering and brake systems. Thanks to the introduction of the most advanced technologies and careful quality control, our products have won recognition in different countries of the world, including Russia. The company is actively developing, the entire line of parts is constantly being improved, new names appear. Silent blocks of the Korean enterprise are supplied to the conveyors of such auto giants as Hyundai, Kia, GM, Daewoo, Ford. This testifies to the high consumer properties of spare parts.
Owners of Korean and Japanese cars who have changed the silent blocks in the levers note the correct design, size matching, affordability and good quality. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find a suitable part of this manufacturer in the catalogs.
1 RBI
Country: Thailand
Rating (2022): 4.8
The well-known Thai company RBI produces spare parts for most Japanese and some European automakers. The company was founded in 1972. The entire line is divided into two groups: RBI and Ritco. The first direction was created to designate the silent blocks of cars, and the other option is used for commercial vehicles. All products comply with ISO 9001:2000 standards. The main production facilities are located in China, and research centers are located in Thailand. Due to the low cost, the company's products are in high demand. In addition, it is rarely faked due to economic inexpediency. When choosing an RBI silent block, you should carefully inspect the packaging, check for codes, and familiarize yourself with the contents of the sticker.
Buyers speak flatteringly about the price, exact dimensions, elasticity of silent blocks. Among the shortcomings, a small assortment and a limited service life are noted.
The best manufacturers of silent blocks for domestic cars
Domestic cars are completed on the conveyor with silent blocks, which are produced by Russian enterprises. For replacement, not only original spare parts are offered, but also products of foreign companies.
5 PRIORAT
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.2
This manufacturer appeared on the market 15 years ago, offering rubber products for cars. Silent blocks of the company are produced for front and rear levers of VAZ, GAZ, UAZ models, as well as domestic and imported commercial vehicles. In addition, the manufacturer fulfills individual orders, producing products in small batches according to the size of the customer.
"Priorat SPb" makes high demands on the suppliers of raw materials, working exclusively with companies that guarantee the high quality of raw materials. Thanks to this approach and modern equipment, the manufactured products are reliable and take care of no less than analogues, which is an indisputable competitive advantage for silent blocks with an affordable price.
4 pivot point
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.7
After installing the silent blocks of the domestic manufacturer "Fulcrum", the owners of VAZ cars note the fact that the rear suspension began to work much harder. The installation of this product in the front levers increased the steering sensitivity and control accuracy. The silent blocks of this company have a fairly long service life, which is comparable to the original products.
At the same time, there is a massive circulation of cheaper analogues on the market, which sellers, for the sake of profit, offer under the guise of the “Fulcrum” brand. It is they who cause the appearance of negative reviews, which, although few in number and completely opposite to the bulk of the characteristics. This phenomenon causes significant damage to the image of the manufacturer, which has not yet found a way to provide original products with reliable protection.
3 Polyurethane
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.7
The company "Polyurethane" represents more than 3,000 items of spare parts for cars of Korean, Russian (VAZ, GAZ, UAZ), European, Chinese and American production.Polyurethane silent blocks are produced on the latest equipment, using only high-quality raw materials purchased in Europe.
At the same time, the products are practically not susceptible to moisture, 3-4 times stronger than rubber and, accordingly, have a longer service life. True, when installing silent blocks on the front arms, the suspension works more rigidly, and can also make creaking sounds. At the same time, the buyer will be satisfied with the affordable cost of these products, as well as the absence of falsification, because. scammers focus on products with a higher cost.
2 BelMag
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.8
The largest Russian manufacturer of silent blocks for domestic cars is the BelMag company. The company has been operating in the auto parts market since 1996. The assortment includes a large number of spare parts for such cars as VAZ, GAZ, RENAULT, NISSAN. In addition to the silent blocks of the front and rear levers, the company produces ball bearings, parts of the steering mechanism and the brake system. In total, the nomenclature includes about 300 items. The company provides a full production cycle thanks to an impressive fleet of modern equipment, a research center, a testing laboratory and qualified personnel. For the high quality of products "BelMag" has repeatedly received awards at Russian and international competitions.
VAZ car owners appreciate BelMag silent blocks for a low price, their availability in different regions of the country. With regard to operational properties, with proper installation and proper operation, they will regularly serve for several seasons.
1 TRIALLI
Country: Italy
Rating (2022): 4.9
Reliable and durable silent blocks for domestic cars VAZ, Gazelle are produced by the Italian company TRIALLI. The company was founded in 1995, it included a group of manufacturers of auto parts for the conveyor of the Fiat plant. The name of the company has become an abbreviation of the phrase "Triple Alliance". In addition to the common trademark between the group members, there is an agreement on a single commodity distribution network. In 2005, a dealer network was opened in Russia as well. The manufacturer's assortment includes a large number of parts. In addition to the silent blocks of the front and rear levers, motorists can purchase parts and assemblies for the suspension, steering gear, engine, transmission and brake system. All products have a warranty period, which is provided by the Russian representative office.
The owners of VAZ cars speak flatteringly about the quality of TRIALLI silent blocks. They are affordable and durable. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find these spare parts for sale.
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