Welcome to Techlines: April 1999

NEW CERMAKROME

For High Volume Applications.

We Have developed a new form of Cermakrome for high volume applications. This new formula does not polish as bright, glossy and chrome like as the MCK/MCX versions. However it does achieve a shinny, aluminum finish. This is not a dull finish such as achieved by bead blasting, but a very, "shinny", finish.

The best part is that it took 2 minutes in the vibratory polisher to achieve this finish. Since we were working with small test pipes the vibratory time necessary for a full sized part could take a little longer.

This allows the user to reduce the time and associated bottle neck that develops around the polishing application. This translates to a reduction in cost per part.

Where this coating will find its greatest use will be in high production applications where the corrosion, durability and insulating properties are of greater importance than achieving the normal chrome like finish.

We are still working out the bugs on this one so it isn't available quite yet.

CHEVY HIGH PERFROMANCE

The latest edition of Chevy H.P., June 1999 has an article on building a big block Chevy engine to produce 1200H.P. . The concept was to use off the shelf components, including nitrous oxide. The results were 1254 H.P. The article references the coating, which was applied by the author of the article.

While this article mentions do-it-yourself application, it does continue to expose the readers to the value of coatings. Take advantage of this type of editorial support.

CHRYSLER COPRPORATION

Support for coatings comes from all directions. We received a copy if a Chrysler Corporation Technical Service Bulletin. The Bulletin is designated NO: 09-03-94, Group: Engine.

The specific reference is to 3.3L and 3.8L engines. The problem addressed was a piston knock that would be evident at start up and would last for 3 to 5 minutes. This condition was most prominent when the engine was in a cold environment and was left sitting overnight.

The solution, according to the bulletin was to install coated pistons and connecting rod assembly.

Aside from the support this gives to the use of coatings, Chrysler only supplies stock bore pistons with a coating. For any rebuild where a non stock size is required, the piston would have to be purchased uncoated. This is another opportunity to develop a little business. Not to mention, the benefit of Chryslers endorsement of coatings, at least in this application.

TEST EQUIPMENT

We are expanding our testing abilities. To do this we need several specialized pieces of equipment. If anyone has knowledge of a used equipment dealer in their area, please let us know. Some of the items are difficult to locate consequently any help will be appreciated.

We are putting in Impact testers, Hardness testers, Scratch/hardness testers, Adhesion testers, Friction/wear testers, Thermal shock and Thermal resistance testers among others. The specific units we are still looking for are: Tabor abrasion tester, Falex and/or 4 ball roller testers as well as small

ovens capable of at least 1000f as well as one to 2000f. We have most of the others including a test engine for testing exhaust and internal engine coatings in a running application. We are also installing a salt spray tester.

We feel that this will help out our customers who are seeking industrial applications for our products. Of course such data also helps the performance shops.

NEW CUSTOMERS

Tech Line products are now being used by Flow Tech exhaust. The coatings are being applied by one of our customers in Arizona.

In addition Pacesetter Exhaust is in the final phase of their evaluation and should be turning out finished product with Cermakrome as the standard coating.

Ford Motor Company has been testing Cermakrome for over 1 year in a non automotive application. We hope to have the test results available in the next couple of months. Cermakrome is being evaluated as a replacement for plasma sprayed ceramics and has successfully performed to date.

Cermakrome will be applied to parts in both the US and in Europe (France), when the project is approved. We are still under a degree of confidentiality at this point and cannot give more data out.

DFL- and WSX1 have been success- fully used to coat large gears (13 foot in diameter) used in glass manufacturing plants. The coating is applied in place and air-dries. The life of the gear teeth has been substantially increased reducing down time as well the cost associated with the re welding necessary to build the worn teeth back up. (P.Q. Corporation, Indiana)

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