Nickel Silicon Carbide (NiC3 ) is a chemical compound coating of nickel and silicon carbide, a strong ceramic. It is much harder than steel, with performance attributes that first made their appearance in the engine cylinders of high performance race cars. Piston engines that are used infrequently are more prone to internal corrosion since the oil layer left following operation slowly fades away from lack of use. An NiC3 coated cylinder absorbs and retains a layer of oil, keeping the cylinder surface coated for much longer than a standard uncoated surface. This greatly increases the protection against corrosion in engine cylinders. Continental now offers NiC3 as an optional coating across its entire range of cylinder products. The increase in performance, wear-resistance, and cylinder life are among the many reasons more owners and operators are choosing NiC3 .
NIC3 CYLINDERS BETTER PERFORMANCE
NiC3 CYLINDER COATING
EXTENDED LIFE REDUCED WEAR
THROUGH-HARDENED STEEL BARREL
All Continental cylinder barrels start out as high-grade, aircraft quality, through-hardened 4140 forged steel. As an initial break-in measure, the barrels receive a two- step honing process. This results in less friction, more contact area, and enhanced wear characteristics. This process gives the cylinder barrels excellent resistance to wear and tear.
CONTINENTAL PRIME CYLINDER TECHNOLOGY
Continental PRIME cylinders are FAA-approved for use in certified and experimental engines and airframes. We increased the cylinder head thickness in the combustion dome and thread region. Thread and shrink band fitment are optimized to create an enhanced steel barrel to aluminum head juncture for the strongest and most durable assembly. Plus, our PRIME cylinders benefit from the exceptional manufacturing processes and quality control procedures that you have come to expect from Continental .
NiC3 CYLINDER BARRELS CARRY A 5-YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST CORROSION & PREMATURE WEAR.
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