Since 1983, KECO has been supplying coating processes to the racing and high-performance industries. Processes include Kephos, dry film lubricant, thermal barrier, custom powder coatings, and Teflon®.

Coating Solutions for Racing Components

Racing components operate in conditions where heat, friction, chemicals, and repeated mechanical demands can affect surfaces over time. Selecting performance racing coatings based on the requirements of an individual component allows teams and manufacturers to address these conditions without treating every part the same way. KECO’s range of coating processes provides options for components throughout a racing vehicle.

Different parts present different challenges. Exhaust systems are subjected to high temperatures, while bearings and other moving components encounter friction and wear. Frames, wheels, gearbox housings, and suspension components can face abrasion, chemicals, and corrosive environments. Matching the coating process to the component and its operating conditions is an important consideration when evaluating surface protection.

Coatings for Friction, Heat, and Surface Protection

Where friction is a primary concern, a dry film lubrication coating provides a coating option for surfaces where lubrication properties are needed. Thermal barrier processes address a different requirement by providing a coating solution for components exposed to elevated temperatures. This range of capabilities allows coating selection to be based on the specific demands placed on each racing component.

KECO also offers Kephos coating as part of its processes for racing and high-performance applications. Along with Teflon® and custom powder coating options, these processes give manufacturers and racing operations multiple ways to address surface requirements across a vehicle.

Supporting Specialized Racing Applications

The variety of parts used in racing makes versatility an important consideration for motorsports coatings. A coating appropriate for a piston may not serve the same purpose as one selected for a wheel, frame, or exhaust component. Evaluating factors such as operating temperature, wear exposure, chemical contact, and the function of the part can help determine which process is suitable for an application.

Professional race car coating services can also address components individually rather than relying on a uniform coating approach across an entire vehicle. This allows coating characteristics to correspond more closely with the conditions each component is expected to encounter.

Built Around Demanding Racing Environments

Effective performance racing coatings can contribute to long wear life and provide resistance to conditions that racing components regularly encounter. Depending on the selected process, coating properties can include abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and nonstick characteristics. These capabilities make specialized coating processes applicable to a broad range of racing equipment and vehicle components.

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Product Attributes
• Abrasion-resistant
• Chemical resistant
• Corrosive resistant
• Long wear life
• Nonstick

Applications
• Bearings
• Exhaust systems
• Frames
• Gearbox housings
• Pistons
• Race equipment
• Suspension components
• Wheels

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