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| Custom Coatings Page |
| Definitions to help You find what you are looking for. |
| Ceramic Definition~~~Dry Film Lubricants~~~Thermal Dispersants |
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(Thermal Barrier Coatings): |
| Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC's) are designed to reduce the movement of heat. In some instances, such as exhaust systems, you want to keep the heat within the part. In combustion chambers you want to use the heat generated by combustion to push down on the piston rather than bleed off into surrounding surfaces. |
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Dry Film Lubricants (Preventative Maintenance): |
Dry film lubricants, also known as solid film lubricants, provide a lubricating film that reduces friction, inhibits galling and seizing and in some instances can aid in dispersing heat. The appearance is generally a charcoal gray and takes on a sheen upon burnishing. They are slippery and provide an extremely low coefficient of friction. One of the obvious reasons for using a lubricating coating is to reduce friction, which improves wear, extends part life and frees up H.P. normally lost to friction. A second major benefit is reduction in part temperature. This is especially important to such parts as valve springs. Here the pigment choice is critical as certain ingredients can trap heat in a part. |
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(Heat Withdrawal): |
Being
able to move and control heat is of tremendous importance. Excessive temperature
can lead to metal fatigue, boiling fluids, damaging metal expansion, reducing
electrical efficiency and a host of other problems. Traditionally dealing
with heat has been handled either by expanding the radiating surface,
constructing parts from materials that are more heat conductive and using
the color black. With the advances in thermal management methods, additional
ways of enhancing heat transfer now exist. THIN AIR has been using a Thermal
Management System, TLTD, which can be utilized by itself or in conjunction
with other coatings to manage the flow of heat. TLTD is capable of transferring
heat faster than the bare metal surface. While TLTD does make use of the
color black, TLTD is more than a simple "black body" heat emitting
coating. TLTD includes ingredients that also contribute to increased heat
flow. Combining these properties with increased corrosion protection and
the thin film application technique maximizes thermal transfer capabilities.
Effective on Brakes, Intake Manifolds, Cylinder Heads, Oil Pans, Radiators,
Intercoolers, Clutches … and more. |
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