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Lamborghini's Application of Zircotec

Zircotec is an automotive coating specialist that has revolutionized the automotive industry with its high performance thermal barrier coatings. Selected by Automobili Lamborghini for their lightweight Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Zircotec's ceramic based thermal coating offers a multitude of benefits, particularly in weight reduction and protection of heat sensitive components. As stated in the article, "The ceramic-based thermal coating is applied to the exhaust system and reduces the need for heat shields while allowing heat sensitive lightweight materials to be used in close proximity to the exhaust pipe.” This highlights one of the primary advantages of Zircotec's technology, in that it has the ability to minimize the need for heavy and complex heat shields, thereby contributing to overall weight reduction in the vehicle. Additionally, Zircotec's Thermohold technology provides protection to other heat-sensitive components, ensuring durability and performance.

Moreover, Zircotec's coatings offer a robust solution for inhibiting the transfer of heat from exhausts and catalysts, retaining heat inside the system to protect surrounding components. As emphasized in the article, "Zircotec’s 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.” This is the reason behind the selection of Zircotec’s coatings, for they excel in maintaining optimal temperatures within the vehicle's exhaust system, thereby safeguarding critical components from damage.

The application process of Zircotec's coatings is another key aspect that sets it apart. Utilizing plasma-spraying technology, the coating is effectively welded to the base material, enhancing resilience during heat cycling, abrasion, and life testing. As mentioned in the article, "The coating is plasma-sprayed, in effect welding it to the base material, making it more resilient during heat cycling, abrasion and life testing.” This ensures long term durability and performance, even under extreme conditions, which is what the Lamborghini vehicles need for their vehicle performance.

Furthermore, Zircotec's expertise in tuning the coating's thickness to cope with "hot spots" allows for optimized weight reduction without compromising performance. According to the article, "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 0.03 g/cm2 for some applications).” This demonstrates Zircotec's commitment to delivering specific and accurate solutions that meet the specific needs of their automotive partners.

In addition to its application in Lamborghini vehicles, Zircotec's technology has garnered recognition beyond the automotive industry. Featured in an exhibition at the Science Museum in London, Zircotec's thermal barrier coatings were showcased as part of a demonstration on carbon composite F1 wishbones. As mentioned in the article, "Zircotec’s technology for protecting carbon composite from the effects of heat, fire and general wear and tear is one of the 20 innovative technologies featured in the exhibition.” Their coatings are very versatile across various industries, including but not limited to, motorsports and research.

Works Cited

"Lamborghini Selects Lightweight Zircotec Coating for Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce." Anti - Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 56, no. 5, 2009''. ProQuest'', https://libwin2k.glendale.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/lamborghini-selects-lightweight-zircotec-coating/docview/2438975307/se-2, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2009.12856eab.005.

"Zircotec at the Science Museum in London." Anti - Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 56, no. 4, 2009''. ProQuest'', https://libwin2k.glendale.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/zircotec-at-science-museum-london/docview/2438997655/se-2, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2009.12856dab.009.