Low Torque Pellet Retainer Tool

This lightweight plastic tool is designed for soft-pellet IFP/Bladder systems like those found in Cane Creek shocks. It’s used during needle fills to gently tight the pellet in place and prevent air leakage as you pressurize the bladder or reservoir.

 Pellet Retainer Tip: You can make one yourself very easily with a Dremel and a 4 mm Allen key, it’s much cheaper than buying one. We do sell plastic and metal versions, but they’re time-consuming to produce by hand. DIY is highly recommended!

Compatible With:

• Cane Creek shocks (Inline Air, Kitsuma, etc.)
• Other shocks that use soft rubber IFP pellets and needle fill systems

Not Compatible With:

• Any shock using hard IFP pellets requiring high torque: use our Metal Version Here
  • Fox DPX2 (Metal Needed)
  • Fox DPS (Metal Needed)
• No pellet retainer tools needed for ohlins, EXT, Push, Fast, Cane Creek Kitsuma and DB CS.

How It Works:

This tool gently holds the pellet in place while you fill the system with a needle. Once the needle is pressurized and snug, you tighten the tool just enough to fully seal the system before removing the needle. You don't need to tight hard.

Important Usage Notes:

• Do not overtighten like you just barely rotate it and it's fine, this tool is made of plastic and will break under high torque.
• Includes a top guide ring to prevent the needle from going too deep and damaging the bladder or the needle itself.
• Only use with shocks designed for needle fill systems (not pump-threaded ports).
• Always clean oil residue from the seal area before tightening to ensure a proper grip.

More Help:

Visit our How to Use Pellet Retainer Tool guide for a full step-by-step demo.

Visit our How to Use a Needle air Fill adapter guide for a full step-by-step demo.

Material & Specs:

• Material: PETG CF
• Torque limit: ~1.5 Nm (finger-tight only)
• Includes: 2x Plastic Pellet Retainer Tool (Yes, you get two)

⚠️ These tools are intended for home mechanics. Improper use (over-tightening, wrong application) can cause failure or leak. By purchasing this item, you agree to our terms and conditions.