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Zircotec is continually finding new applications for its high temperature coatings, heat barriers and thermal management services. Please find all the latest news about new developments and events that Zircotec is attending...Lamborghini selects Zircotec coating for its new LP670-4 Murciélago SuperVeloce
28th April 2009|
Automobili Lamborghini has selected Zircotec to supply a high performance thermal barrier coating for use on its lightweight Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.
One of our high performance Thermohold® based coatings has helped Lamborghini reduce the weight of its new Murciélago supercar. Our coating is applied to the car exhaust system to reduces the need for heat shields whilst still allowing heat sensitive lightweight materials to be used in close proximity to the exhaust pipe. The technology also protects other heat sensitive components from damage. |
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Our coating has helped contribute to an overall weight saving of 100kg over the normal Murciélago, with 33kg of the reduction coming from the new powertrain and exhaust system.
Luca Meschiari, head of exhausts at Lamborghini coments....
"Zircotec helped us in achieving the attention to detail in weight reduction on this programme. Their coating helps save weight yet is also durable, and meets our requirements in terms of performance and quality more than other solutions we have seen." |
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Our Thermohold based ceramic coatings offer OEMs a robust, easily packaged solution that can dramatically inhibit the transfer of heat from exhausts and catalysts, retaining the heat inside the system to protect surrounding components. The coating is plasma-sprayed, in effect welding it to the base material, making it more resilient during heat cycling, abrasion and life testing. The whole process eradicates the need for heatshields and wraps that add weight and complexity. Learning from their experience in F1, Zircotec can ‘tune' the coating's thickness to cope with ‘hot spots', applying the optimum amount to minimise weight (as low as 0.03g/cm² for some applications).
Lamborghini previously used a Zircotec coating for its Reventón car where a durable solution to protect the composite bodywork and components around the exhaust was required. The Murciélago SV is a growing testament that Zircotec's coatings help weight reduction, reduce complexity and keep the car cool.
