SILCA has been manufacturing frame pumps since the 1920s. The Impero Ultimate is the result of decades of experience, research and improvement - coupled with full aluminium construction that used to be the hallmark of the original Impero from almost 100 years ago.
The Impero Ultimate features a high tech head gasket with a unique 2-stage seal to provide ultimate sealing and holding even when compared to lever chuck designs. The solid aluminium head with brass check valve ensures a lifetime of flawless use, and the full aluminium barrel, handle and piston rod result in a pump that is both competitive in weight with plastic designs while being significantly stronger, smoother and more durable.
The unique FlexWing Silicone bumpers on the head and handle tip are designed to handle tubing diameters from 1"(25 mm) to 2.5"(64 mm) using a unique flexible outer wing which adjusts under pressure. An additional silicone bumper on the main barrel protects paint, eliminates vibrations and noise, and also acts as a compression lock against the pump handle to keep it from moving unless you want it to.
The Impero Ultimate is manufactured in the USA using Alcoa aluminium extrusions and bar stock. Impero Ultimate uses a 19 mm diameter leather piston custom manufactured by the same supplier in Milan who has supplied SILCA leather since 1947, and the brass check valve is a modified version of the check valve used in SILCA's SuperPista Ultimate high-end airpump.
The Impero Ultimate represents the ultimate in design, functionality, security and longevity.
Features of the SILCA Impero Ultimate
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- FlexWing Technology fits tube sizes between 1"(25 mm) and 2.5"(60 mm)
- silicone bumpers for secure fit and ultimate paint protection
- very efficient inflation for a portable pump
- 2 stage sealing advanced elastomer head - no fussy lever to mess with
- 100% full metal construction - no plastic parts to break, bend, slip or rattle
- covered by SILCA-Shield warranty: 25 years hard parts guarantee for defects from regular use and 6 months "no fault - no questions asked" repair or replacement guarantee for defects from any cause (see manufacturer's website for details).
- Weights: 256 g (S), 267 g (M), 278 g (L), 289 g (XL)
for Valve Type: Presta
Material: aluminium
Weight supplement: small), approx. 267 gram (medium), approx. 278 gram (large), approx. 289 gram (extra large); (manufacturer's specs
