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Follow on Google News | Protective ceramic coating for carbon composites wins Technology Award at Plastic Industry AwardsCoatings that allow lightweight carbon composite materials to be used in harsh environments wins prestigious Plastics Industry Technology Award
By: nick bailey “Zircotec is delighted to receive the recognition of such an important award,” says managing director Terry Graham. “We want to increase awareness of the opportunities our coatings offer to the plastics industry and this is a fantastic way to start engaging with the sector.” Zircotec’s coating is applied by the firm using a plasma spray process to a thickness of less than 500 microns. Carbon composite components can be coated with ceramic, aluminium, stainless steel and molybdenum to protect against temperature, wear or a combination of the two. Outside of motorsport applications, the coating is to be used on a forthcoming road car and a marine application. About Zircotec Zircotec www.zircotec.com offers a wide range of plasma sprayed ceramic and metallic coatings that protect components against the effects of heat, wear, abrasion and corrosion. Lightweight and easily packaged, Zircotec’s technologies can be applied to a broad range of different materials including metals and composites. Proven in F1 and the nuclear industry, the technology is now trusted by car manufacturers, industrial users, car enthusiasts and an increasing range of other applications to effectively manage heat and wear, enhancing performance and reliability. ZircoFlex™, the latest development from Zircotec, offers for the first time, a truly flexible ceramic coating. End
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