|
 Federal-Mogul
Introduces Pistons Featuring Thermoshield Crown Coating
(OK; these are just for cars,
but still interesting . And you never know...)
Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced
a line of high-strength Sealed Power and Speed-Pro pistons featuring
a complex ceramic head coating technology that withstands combustion
temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees F and delivers three times
the surface hardness of hard-anodized coatings.
New Sealed Power and Speed-Pro THERMOSHIELD-coated pistons are
offered in hypereutectic and POWERFORGED designs for a variety
of popular standard replacement and performance applications.
The pistons' advanced THERMOSHIELD crown coating is produced
through an immersion process using electrical impulses that convert
the piston surface into an extremely strong, smooth and heat
resistant complex ceramic. Because the THERMOSHIELD barrier is
atomically bonded to the piston substrate, the material is highly
resistant to flaking and cracking and provides exceptional protection
of even sharp corners. THERMOSHIELD also is well suited as a
top ring groove coating for the prevention of micro-welding;
and now selected Sealed Power and Speed-Pro pistons include this
added feature.
Conventional piston crown coating technologies such as hard anodizing,
sprayed ceramics and electroplating produce significantly lower
surface hardness than the THERMOSHIELD process which is far less
resistant to corrosion, cracking, scratching and wear. The use
of piston crown barrier coatings is becoming increasingly popular
in many demanding performance and other high-temperature applications
and the superior hardness of the THERMOSHIELD coating is the
leading technology, providing added protection against spontaneous
detonation.
"THERMOSHIELD is by far the best choice for engine builders
who want to maximize performance without overheating the pistons,"
said Raymond King, marketing director, engine components, Federal-Mogul.
"This exciting new technology makes hard-anodizing and other
conventional crown coating technologies virtually obsolete in
terms of strength, durability, finish quality and consistency."
Federal-Mogul offers THERMOSHIELD-coated pistons for the following
applications:
POWERFORGED
5.4L Ford Lightning p/n L2622F
4.6L Ford (Supercharged) p/n L2623F
540-Cubic Inch Chevrolet p/n LW2633F
Hypereutectic
5.7L Dodge Hemi p/n H899CT
4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L GM(a)
3.5L GM(a)
2.2L GM Ecotec(a)
(a)Available soon
In addition to the THERMOSHIELD crown coating, each new Sealed
Power and Speed-Pro piston also features Federal-Mogul's exclusive
DUROSHIELD antifriction skirt coating, which helps eliminate
scuffing and other skirt and cylinder wall damage in high-rpm,
high-temperature applications.
For additional information regarding new
Sealed Power and Speed-Pro THERMOSHIELD-coated pistons, please
contact your Sealed Power and Speed-Pro supplier, write to Engine
Team, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield,
Mich. 48034, or visit www.federal-mogul.com.
back to NEWS overview
|
