Continous Damping Control:

SACHS CDC Dampers for Cars.

SACHS CDC (Continuous Damping Control) stands for innovative damping optimization. The upshot is maximum driving safety and perfect comfort for the vehicle.

Launching in July, ZF Aftermarket are doubling their SACHS OE CDC range for the Aftermarket. With around 34 million units produced, the SACHS CDC shock absorber has become one of the most popular products of the brand. This passenger car range extension will bring more than 30 new CDC dampers from the OE to the Independent Aftermarket.

Find out more about the extended CDC range coming soon.

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CDC - electronic damper control

SACHS CDC dampers (Continuous Damping Control) for passenger cars stand for perfect damping in any situation. State-of-the-art technology continually records all the variables that are relevant to damping and adjusts the damping force to the external conditions using a valve. The damping force is varied depending on the road condition, payload weight or vehicle handling.

With more than 14 million units installed, SACHS CDC dampers for cars are among the brand's most popular products. The electronic damper control CDC has a wide range of advantages. An overview of the key advantages is provided here:

Stability even in critical driving situations
Reduced stopping distance
More ride comfort, safety and dynamics
Individually adjustable chassis characteristics
Damping force for each wheel adjusted within split seconds

SACHS CDC dampers for cars allow for efficient damping optimization for each wheel within split seconds. This enables maximum stability even in critical situations. The driver benefits from short stopping distances, faster steering responsiveness and more control when changing lanes. SACHS CDC dampers for PC are the prime choice when it comes to maximum safety, dynamics and ride comfort.

SACHS CDC dampers for PC feature an electronically controlled proportional damping valve. Sensors monitor all influences, from the road condition and payload to the driver's actions. A control unit then exactly regulates the damping force.

Internal and External CDC valve

The internal CDC valve (2) is mounted inside on the base of the piston rod (1). The valve is connected to the control unit by a cable led through the piston rod.

The external CDC valve (5) is mounted outside on the damper tube and connected to the control unit via a watertight plug.

Further components:

(3) Working cylinder

(4) Oil compensation chamber

The skyhook principle of CDC technology

The motions of the vehicle body are modulated so that the driven vehicle seems suspended from a hook fastened to the sky. The vehicle level is always kept as close as possible to the center position ‒ regardless of the currently prevailing driving and road conditions.

Video: CDC comparative drive BMW xDrive

The video shows the difference that the electronically assisted chassis makes on the road during the CDC comparative drive.

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Shock absorbers for passenger cars

SACHS shock absorbers distinguish themselves through original equipment quality and innovative technology. They provide performance and dynamics, ensuring perfect road grip and cornering behavior, no matter what challenges the road presents.

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