The Danish company, CeramicSpeed, won a prestigious Gold award for the ADR (Active Debris Remover) and ALPHA Disc Bearing Protection Technology at the Taipei Cycle Show earlier this week.
The two technologies were initially introduced as a part of our launch of the OSPW X for Eagle Transmission product in 2023 and have since evolved to an integral part of the company’s product line.
“We are very happy with this award, which is a testament to our drive for innovation and development. Even though it’s always a huge pleasure to receive acknowledgment from the industry, we’re immensely proud that our products and technologies get to improve riders’ experience on a daily basis,” says Managing Director at CeramicSpeed Sport A/S, Martin Banke.
The win comes 9 years after CeramicSpeed’s previous win at the Taipei Cycle Show, where the company accepted a d&i award for their very first generation OSPW system.
Active Debris Remover is a patent-pending technical feature that is based on a unique combination that makes it virtually impossible for debris to enter the bearing. It consists of a new dust cover design that sits safely anchored in a groove in the pulley wheel, thereby completely enclosing the bearing.
This is paired with a bladed groove structure that surrounds the dust cover, which dynamically extracts debris from the pulley wheel when it's rotating.
ADR has been developed in a constant pendulum between the company’s R&D department, the CeramicSpeed test lab, and field testing conducted by a select group of professional off-road teams.
The ALPHA Disc features a two-piece construction. A separate narrow-wide tooth profile produced in a composite material that offers prolonged wear protection and noise reduction. As well as a solid aluminum disc that eliminates the potential of external objects getting stuck between the spokes of the pulley wheel, while adding strength and stiffness to the Pulley Wheel design.
The jury stated that:
“CeramicSpeed has invested significant technology into unique ball bearing and lightweight material applications, offering riders improved efficiency and product stability. This product features the larger guide wheel design, with the company dedicating substantial efforts to technology and quality stability. Its integrated design ensures a seamless appearance, while the innovative drivetrain design enhances riding efficiency, making it a top-tier, high-quality design in the market.”
