Heat is the enemy of speed, ZyCoat is the enemy of heat!

Heat dissipation is a critical aspect of thermal management in high-performance machinery, especially in automotive and industrial applications. Proper heat management not only enhances efficiency but also prolongs the lifespan of components. At ZyCoat, we specialize in innovative solutions that optimize thermal management, offering significant advantages for turbos, headers, manifolds, exhaust and other high-heat components. ZyCoat’s ZyBar and ZyClear coatings offer outstanding heat dissipation properties.

The Science of Heat Dissipation

Heat dissipation refers to the process of transferring heat away from a component or system to prevent overheating. In other words, ZyCoat coatings lower the heat absorption of metal which in turn reduces the “heat sink”. This has a direct impact on the lowering of the components radiant heat. The surface temperature of the metal is reduced but that pales in comparison with the reduction of radiant heat measured one inch from the surface of the metal. Effective thermal management ensures that high-performance machines operate within safe temperature ranges, reducing wear and enhancing performance. Materials with high thermal conductivity, surface treatments, and coatings play a pivotal role in optimizing this process. The following illustration presents the effects of ZyBar & ZyClear Heat Dissipation coatings.

Key benefits of effective heat dissipation include:

1. Improved Efficiency: Proper thermal management ensures components run at optimal temperatures, maximizing energy use and performance. Radiant heat reduction occurs both inside and outside the component. Inside radiant heat reduction creates a larger area for the hot gases to flow. This internal heat dissipation reduces back pressure and increases overall performance.

2. Enhanced Durability: The pencil hardness of ZyBar is 7.9 and ZyClear is 9.0. Ceramic coatings hardness starts at 6.2 and reduces dramatically during in-service glass transition. In other words, ceramic coatings lose durability while in service and become increasingly fragile and brittle. ZyCoat technologies reduce heat stress, minimizing material degradation, extending the useful life of parts. This was clear in Top Fuel class whereby ZyBar coated headers were getting 60 + runs before rework was required. Ceramic coated headers had to be reworked or replaced after 12 runs.

3. Increased Corrosion Protection: ZyCoat technology increases the life of components by providing several hundred hours of salt spray testing with no corrosion. Anywhere an Internal combustion engine is used, on land or in the water, will benefit from ZyCoat treatment.

4. Performance Optimization: Maintaining ideal under the hood operating temperatures allows engines and other systems to perform at peak efficiency.

Reduced cost: ZyCoat’ s ZyBar and ZyClear reduce warranty and maintenance costs that commonly occur with ceramic coatings. This has been proven by customers in the custom motorcycle, diesel performance, and top fuel markets.