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Follow on Google News | Cool Ceramic Coating Eliminates Air Locks In Fuel TankCooling effect of Zircotec’s thermal barrier prevents air locks to increase tank capacity by 16 litres
By: Market Engineering “In the past we have struggled to get more than 94 litres of fuel into the car due to air locks in the warm fuel tank,” says team manager Simon Mason. “This year we could fill it right up to our 110 litre allowance.” The team originally approached Zircotec to coat the Honda’s exhaust to reduce cockpit temperatures. Endurance racing requires drivers to stay focussed and comfortable for up to three hour stints including the challenging night time driving. Zircotec’ “Zircotec’ The team was also delighted with Zircotec’s rapid turnaround, the firm offering an express service when time is tight. “The team is so pleased with the results, for both reduced cabin temperature and solving the fuel tank fill problem, that it is sending a Porsche Carrera Cup exhaust to Zircotec to be coated,” concludes Clarke. Sales Enquiries Stuart Clarke, motorsport sales manager, Zircotec, Building 528.10, Unit 2, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QJ, United Kingdom +44 (0)1235 828277 # # # About Zircotec Formerly part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Zircotec's high temperature ceramic coatings, processes and technologies were originally developed for the UK nuclear industry. Most of our team of specialist scientists and engineers have followed Zircotec from its nuclear origins. They have continued to develop and refine Zircotec's high temperature coatings resulting in the high technology products that we supply today. Our technical development work is ongoing and continues to deliver new and improved products. Our thermal coatings have been used across almost all forms of motorsport, they have been proven to be highly successful in the thermal management of high performance and classic car applications, increasing overall reliability and performance, and our coatings are now used on a broad range of vehicles from F1 cars to a number of production cars, trucks and buses. Visit www.zircotec.com. End
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