HowItWorks

How It Works

The following is a short explanation of how microfilm coatings work and the science behind them.

Background and Capabilities

Microfilm coatings were originally developed for use in space travel where their high resistance to extreme temperatures was most needed but have since been perfected on the race tracks of the world.

Capable of handling temperatures from -180 ºC to in excess of +2000 ºC

Impacts of over 14 Joules

180 º Flexibility even after exposure

Extreme Thermal Shocks from white hot to below freezing

Superior Adhesion

Corrosion Resistance exceeding 5000 hours of salt spray as well as concentrated acids

Fire Proof

Can withstand extreme pressures in excess of 10 000 bar

Want to see the actual tests? Click here to see our destructive testing section!

Exhaust manifolds:

Powerkote is the worlds best exhaust coating, its primary goal is to retain heat in the manifold, reducing under hood temperatures by up to 50% and increasing exhaust gas velocity. Dyno tests have found 3-6kw increase in power when coating the exhaust manifold only. By reducing the under -hood temperature the life and performance of the surrounding parts are increased.

Turbo housings:

Coated turbo exhaust housings spool up faster. Turbo - lag is reduced due to the increased heat. Casings are protected from cracking as the coating enables a more even heat flow.

Pistons:

Piston crowns are coated with a thermal barrier coating increasing effective combustion. This coating survives over 2000 C enabling the use of turbo's and nitrous. The coating reduces detonation by eliminating hot spots and causing convection in the combustion chamber. Engines can run leaner air / fuel mix and deliver more power. Diesel engines can run on low grade or contaminated diesel without the piston crown burning. A high tech molly coating is applied to the piston skirts to reduce friction and increase lubrication. Save fuel increase power!

Bearings:

Coated with a dry film lubricant bearings have less friction more power! Also if you have an engine failure due to overheating or lack of oil DFL-1 can handle a higher temp than white metal so you will loose a bearing but the destruction caused when the connecting rods seize to the crankshaft will be averted.

Cylinder heads:

Cylinder heads are coated to maximize fuel atomization and flow. Coated heads increase in flow even after being gas-flowed. Coating keeps heat in (thermal barrier) and reduces hot spots which reflect heat into cooler areas of the combustion chamber (convection) reducing detonation. Coating retains less residual heat, transferring less heat to incoming fuel (reduced thermal transfer). More power!

Crown wheel & pinion / Gears:

Crown wheel and pinions, gears are coated with a dry film lubricant. The coating has the ability to lubricate at loads up to 350,000 psi. This reduces friction, heat and wear. A lighter weight lubricant can be run to reduce drag.

Tappet covers:

Tappet covers are coated with a stain resistant coating, in many colours, making your engine bay aesthetically appealing.

Calipers:

Calipers can be coated in a range of colours red, yellow ,blue, silver and black. Logo's can be re inserted into the coating. The Coating is not affected by brake fluid or high temperatures.