A further option for high safety is DuplEx cladding, using 2 different materials:
- An outer material as well as
- a different coloured inner material at the underside of the fork
Wear mainly occurs underneath the forks. As soon as the cladding is reduced to the minimum 1 mm thick, the fork needs to be replaced and the cladding renewed (EN 1755).
Wear indication at a glace
Previously, wear could not be determined visibly. Regular, daily measuring is time consuming and requires special measuring tools and knowledge.
This is the significant advantage of the DuplEx cladding. As soon as the outer cladding is worn away, the inner cladding becomes visible. By using materials of different colours (e.g. brass / stainless steel), wear can be determined immediately. A real plus for safety and convenience |