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.
Cortec VpCI-389 Temporary Coating
Cortec’s VpCI-389 is an environmentally friendly water-based, temporary coating that delivers exceptional multi-metal protection for outside and indoor applications. This contemporary coating is an advanced, safe replacement for hazardous oil-based products.
PERA’s First Webinar of 2016 to Feature New Coatings for Steel Compression Rings
Bill McKnight will present an all new webinar on OEM ring production designs and new coatings that have been developed and the processes used to apply them to the steel compression rings to reduce wear and resist heat. He’ll also cover materials in aftermarket replacement sets for late-model engines.
Calico Coatings Hires New GM and CFO
Calico Coatings, a performance coatings applicator, has recently hired a new general manager and new chief financial officer. Russ Salerno is Calico’s new general manager. Ambrose Kalmbach is Calico’s new CFO.
Parts Coatings
Whether it’s more horsepower, better throttle response, or better durability, everybody is looking for an edge when it comes to building a performance engine. Any of these can win races. So what kinds of tricks are winning engine builders using to get an edge over their competitors? Many are using highly specialized coatings.
Calico’s New Website has a Robust “Coatings Search” Function
After three years of planning and development, Calico launched its new website, calicocoatings.com. This robust new site is like nothing else in the coatings market, allowing engineers and manufacturers of high performance components the ability to choose specifications that accurately pinpoint the right coating solution(s). Modeled after major retail sites such as Target and others, this
Scratching the Surface: Coatings and Treatments for Engine Components
When it comes to preserving performance parts, it’s the ‘Icing on the Cake’ Various kinds of coatings and surface treatments can be applied to engine parts like icing on the cake to improve durability, enhance scuff resistance and lubrication, control heat, boost thermal efficiency and reduce friction. No single coating or surface treatment can
Chrysler 62TE Low Clutch Drum with Teflon Coating for Improved Performance
Company: Capital Core http://cctransmissionparts.com The new 62TE low clutch drum from Capital Core features a Teflon coating where the sealing rings fit, minimizing sealing ring wear in the aluminum that can result in leakage. A Chrysler 62TE low clutch drum with Teflon coating that offers improved performance over the O.E. component is now available from Capital Core, Inc.,
Moly-Based Coating Conflicts
Using a Molybdenum Disulfide-based coating, such as a lubricating coating that is often used on camshafts, is an excellent way to increase load capacity and improve durability. Molybdenum Disulfide is also used in CV and universal joints as well as on bullets for easier passage through the rifle barrel, allowing the barrel to retain ballistic
Honing Different Coatings, Materials Webinar Set for Oct. 10
The PERA moderated event will be presented by Bob Dolder of Sunnen Products and cover a wide range of honing applications from NASCAR engines to street engines and everything in between. Other topics include – secrets for honing Nickasil, high nickel cast iron, compacted graphite blocks, the new aluminum Corvette block, Sulzer Metco coatings, bore