Shock Absorber Fluids

Drive Comfort and Control with Evonik’s High-Performance Shock Absorber Fluid Solutions

Smooth rides start with advanced chemistry. Shock absorbers are critical for vehicle safety and comfort—reducing vibrations, improving tire grip, and maintaining control even at high speeds or on uneven terrain. Evonik empowers formulators with VISCOPLEX® additives to create fluids that meet the toughest performance demands across automotive and industrial applications.

Why Choose Evonik for Shock Absorber Fluids?

  • Proven Performance: With VISCOPLEX®, formulators achieve cost-efficient fluids that maintain their viscosity profile across a wide temperature operating window.
  • Efficiency and Service Life: VISCOPLEX® viscosity index improvers are designed to support extended service life and improved energy efficiency in lubricant formulations, helping reduce maintenance effort over the equipment lifecycle.
  • Tailored Expertise: Our additives harmonize with a wide range of base oils and performance packages for wear, corrosion, and oxidation protection.

Solutions by Application

Automotive Shock Absorbers

  • VISCOPLEX® – High-quality viscosity index improvers and pour point depressants for fluids that deliver consistent damping across a wide temperature operating window (TOW). Ideal for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and heavy-duty vehicles.

Industrial Equipment & Elevators

  • Reduce vibration, noise, and wear with fluids formulated using VISCOPLEX® additives—improving reliability and operator comfort in demanding working environments.

High-Performance & Electric Vehicles

  • EVs and SUVs demand extra powerful shock absorbers. VISCOPLEX® enables fluids with high shear stability and low-temperature fluidity for advanced damping systems, including electronic and electrohydraulic variants.

The Evonik Advantage

  • All-Season Performance: High viscosity index for reliable operation across a wide range of climatic conditions.
  • Durability: High shear stability helps limit viscosity loss in operation, supporting equipment protection over extended service intervals.
  • Compatibility & Stability: Hydrolytic stability, seal compatibility, and anti-foam properties support formulators in meeting OEM requirements.

Ready to Optimize Your Shock Absorber Fluids?

Discover how VISCOPLEX® can help you formulate high-performance, low-maintenance fluids for automotive and industrial applications. 
Contact us today or Explore VISCOPLEX® solutions to start your journey toward smarter, safer, and more efficient and durable damping systems.