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Calico Coatings Launches Joint Venture with HEF Group

Calico Coatings, a Denver, NC-based provider of high-performance coatings, has formed a new joint venture with HEF Group, a French developer of surface engineering solutions.  The partnership gives Calico Coatings access to resources for developing advanced and customized coating solutions for its customers, according to the company. HEF Group, with 90 locations in 21 countries, specializes in tribology,

Tech Line Thermal Management Coatings

Tech Line Thermal Management Coatings help manage the flow of heat for a variety of uses.

Tech Line Coatings-POLYPHEN™ PISTON TOP GOLD THERMAL BARRIER

Originally developed for top fuel drag racing engines, this may be used on any combustion chamber surface in any type of engine.

Calico Coatings/CERTESS®CARBON DCX

CERTESS®CARBON DCX has an amorphous hydrogenated carbon layer with a standard metallic sublayer for standard application.

POLYMER COATINGS ARE A REAL TURNING POINT FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINE BEARINGS

Polymer coatings in the engine performance industry have become extremely popular in the past 5 years. The usage of polymer coatings has been widespread, not only in engine bearings, but also in pistons, cylinder heads, bolts, and other engine parts operating in heated and pressured environments. King Engine Bearings has been at the forefront of

KBS Coatings Auto Fuel Tank Sealer Kit

By using this all-inclusive easy-to-use kit, you will have a tank that is permanently sealed to prevent the return of rust and corrosion as well as the resulting clogged fuel delivery systems.

King to Debut Cutting Edge Coatings at SEMA

The 2019 SEMA Show is just around the corner, and King Engine Bearings is revving up for a show full of innovations. King will introduce two new polymer coated bearing series for extreme load racing applications, and a special polymer coated series for start/stop engines.

Calico Coatings Welcomes Jennifer Jenkins as New General Manager

Calico Coatings introduces a new general manager, Jennifer Jenkins, as of May 2019. Being an employee of Calico for more than 13 years, Jennifer has obtained the needed knowledge to truly understand the ins and outs of the manufacturing processes at Calico.

Crowning Glory – Coatings Make Great Pistons Even Better

Piston crown coating is a surprisingly affordable way to increase engine efficiency, horsepower and durability. It’s often said the internal combustion engines, which hold a special love/hate place in our heart, are basically air pumps, and while that’s a useful mental model when considering many aspects of how they operate, it’s more accurate to say

Calico Coatings is Now AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Calico Coatings has taken initiative in improving its coating process. Calico recently earned another competitive advantage by completing all the necessary requirements to receive both the AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

Join PERA and UEM for a Webinar on Piston Coatings

Ken Carter of United Engine and Machine will talk about piston coatings and how they are revolutionizing piston fit and wear.

MAHLE Develops New Generation of Thermally Insulating Piston Coatings

A new generation of MAHLE piston coatings is being developed with the purpose of increasing efficiency and minimizing emissions. These coatings are intended to guide and reduce the heat entering the pistons.

Military-Spec Coatings

How thermal coatings can benefit multiple engine areas M ilitary coatings are exponentially better than commercial coatings. At my shop, Hekimian Racing Engines in Watertown, MA, we use what are known as Mil-Coats, proprietary coating combinations for engine components. These are not available through your commercial channels. Hekimian Racing Engines’ coatings are proprietary, and Mil-Coat

Join PERA for a Piston Alloys and Coatings Webinar

This webinar brings an exciting presentation on the latest and greatest in the alloys used in piston manufacturing and specialized coatings. Scott Sulprizio of United Engine and Machine will be leading the discussion on piston technology.

The Anatomy of Engine Parts Coatings

Coatings have been developed to improve performance, durability and reliability. Though once the exclusive trade secret of race engine parts suppliers and engine builders, today parts coatings are available for many different applications – and can even be applied in your own shop.

Calico Coatings Celebrates 20 Years

This year marks 20 years in business for Denver, NC-based Calico Coatings. Located in Balsom Ridge Business Park, Calico Coatings was founded by racers, for racers. Tracy Trotter, owner and a racer himself, set out to develop the industry’s most technologically advanced coatings — with the ability to withstand the extreme conditions of high speed and engine wear.

Understanding Engine Treatments – What components can benefit from coatings? You may be surprised at the treatments available.

If you were to place technological advances on a scale, I would say that engine coatings would probably rank near the top. Engine coatings have a lot of merit, but unfortunately are often overlooked. Engine coatings have a reputation that they are only beneficial for racing applications. Yes, coatings are regularly applied and highly appreciated

Join PERA for a Piston Coatings Webinar

This webinar will be presented by United Engine and Machine, manufacturer of Silvolite, KB Hypereutectic and ICON Forged pistons. Dave White, Scott Sulprizio and Ken Carter will catch you up on all the latest innovations and the benefits of coated pistons.

PERA To Host Bearing Coatings Webinar

Join PERA for a webinar on Feb 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM CST. Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings will continue his discussion on bearing designs concentrating on bearing coatings and other materials.

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