In this episode Dervish talks with Joe at Zircotec, as specialists in the management of heat, they produce high performance plasma-sprayed ceramic coatings that are able to protect components from heat, wear, abrasion and corrosion.

They discuss the role Zircotec plays within the motor racing industry and how their specialist products can be successfully used in any vehicles that are modified to increase performance and safety.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The exhaust looks amazing but it also has functionality. Motorsport can be difficult to get into but we have solutions that make a difference. We want to provide more and have solutions that solve a range of challenges. In space, there are challenges with heat in specific places. In space, the vacuum can help with heat solutions. We work extensively on the areas of the exhaust and the turbo and areas. The exhaust, turbo and brakes are all areas that generate a lot of heat. The brakes are usually a composite and our barrier coatings can help the heat dissipation. There are different types of coating available. A standard road car has been tested enough to not have any heat issues when used in a standard-setting. The need to contain heat comes when road vehicles are modified. We are working towards helping people to think more about coating usage as a standard.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Heat is not always considered outside of Formula 1’

‘It is a step that can improve the performance of the car’

‘The benefits you get from the coating outweigh the extra grams in weight’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Zircotec website

ABOUT THE HOST

Dervish is a Spacecraft Designer and a Mechanical Engineer by day and podcaster by night.

As a Spacecraft Designer he has worked on some of the biggest space projects and is a creative engineering  force always interested in projects that involve solving global challenges.

As a podcaster he brings together fascinating stories and content from those who are at the heart of the classic and super car worlds with a hint of design and engineering woven into the mix.

He has a passion for classic cars and super cars and has recently built his own Triumph TR3 junior electric car for his son. When he is not involved with cars he loves restoring antique and vintage items.

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