Primary Black™
The affordable all-rounder, perfect for exhaust systems.
Primary Black™ was devised as a lower cost derivative of our exhaust coating technology. It is a ceramic coating that retains all of the quality and durability for which Zircotecs coatings are renowned.
Balancing thermal performance with affordability, this ceramic coating will appeal to users who want some of the benefits of Zircotec’s plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings, but who might not need the ultra high levels of thermal barrier performance offered by some of our other offerings.
Primary Black™ offers the following key benefits:
Robust fit-and-forget ceramic coating
It is in effect “welded” to the substrate using our proprietary metal bond system; eliminating the need for exhaust wrap; protecting components against corrosion; and continuing to perform and look good. With no compromise on quality, this coating has passed our full product validation regime.
Attractive matt black finish
With a ceramic coating based on our proprietary ThermoHold® technology.
High level of thermal performance
Suitable for applications of up to 900oC (1,650oF).
Significantly lower exhaust temperatures
Even though this is our “entry level” coating, it still offers a potential 25% reduction in manifold or exhaust system surface temperatures – significantly better than ceramic paint type products that typically offer a ~9% reduction (see our coating perfomance chart above which is based on a typical uncoated manifold temperature of 600oC/1,112oF).
Reduced heat loss from exhausts
resulting in lower engine bay temperatures.
Highly efficient yet lightweight
Only 0.3mm thick (0.012″ thick) with minimal weight gain.
Protection for vulnerable components located close to the exhaust
Avoiding heat damage, increasing component life, and allowing closer packaging of equipment inside the engine bay.
Improved engine performance and reliability
Lower air intake temperatures lead to increased engine power, whilst keeping the heat inside the exhaust gas allows the gases to flow more easily increasing cylinder scavenging, and allowing turbochargers to spool up more quickly.
Reduced heat soak through footwells, bulkheads, etc.
So drivers are potentially cooler, more comfortable, and more able to concentrate.
Rapid cooling of the exhaust when the engine is turned off
The surface temperature of the coating drops quickly when the engine is off, making pit stops faster, easier and safer.
Genuine value for money
Firmly within the budget of those who might otherwise choose exhaust wrap or ceramic paint type products (this plasma-sprayed ceramic coating offers up to 3x the performance of a ceramic paint but at a comparable price).