Aircraft: ATC
coats parts that are used on everything from the Air Bus to Ultralights
to RC planes. From guide pins to exhaust systems, pistons to regulators
and gear drives to turbos, we offer solutions that enhance engine
performance. The owner of ATC is a flying enthusiast and enjoys seeing
his customers stay in the air with more power, better fuel economy and a
lower operating cost. As you know, old technology
has become very costly.
Tell us about your aircraft and needs you have.
We can reduce your cost and increase your aircraft's performance.
Call us to find out how.
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for Robinson Aviation air frame steel and aluminum components . 
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Firearms: Computer technology has facilitated a break-through in new high quality performance coatings for firearms. Meanwhile the EPA has driven the price of old technology coatings out of reach. Consider a hard chrome and nickel plating: the hardness is great for high wear areas but offers a marginal degree of slide and corrosion protection. However, in most applications a PTFE, FEP or just a fluoropolymer will give a greater degree of slide and / or corrosion protection at a minimal cost..
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In addition, hard chrome and nickel are available in only one
color while Xylan® fluoropolymers are available in hundreds of
colors. When gun components are machined there are peaks and valleys
on the surface of up to .001. Proper use of the right coatings can
smooth the surface and give you a mini-shock absorber in the areas where
metal meets metal. This greatly improves the efficiency of the firearm,
which in turn increases your shooting performance. It also provides
protection against corrosion as well as enhancing the firearm's
appearance.
The value of the firearm is at stake when considering holster wear,
trigger action, hammers, slides, recoil, corrosion (rusting),
smoothness, and appearance. Face it, guns are an
expensive investment that
justify proper care. Whether your gun is used exclusively for target
practice, for hunting, or self-protection, reliability
and performance are the critical components for success and everyone
wants their gun to last a few lifetimes. Call us to find out how we can
increase the performance of your firearm.
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Internal Combustion Engines:
Today's motors have been
designed with good intentions, but you still only get what you pay for. This has created quite a market for improving the performance
of internal combustion engines. ATC has seen this opportunity and has
been working in this market since the early 80's. That is when we began
testing on small engines, quickly moving on to the two-strokes,
four-strokes, gas and diesel. As a result of working with engines, ATC
has made flying safer and more economical (lower operating cost),
increased motor life for independent truckers, and given race car
drivers the leading edge.
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When considering an after-market product, one must understand the motor's needs, its weak spots, what can and can't be changed, and what compensations may be necessary after making performance enhancing alterations. ATC can help you make the best decisions.
With over 5,000 fluoropolymers to choose from, you need to have a coating professional who will help you make the best choice. (Fluoropolymers are a family of plastics containing fluorine, characterized by high thermal stability, almost universal chemical resistance and low friction.) For example, are you using a coating on your piston skirt that is designed to cut friction, which reduces heat, which in turn makes your engine run cooler? That was the old philosophy on piston coatings. Today, experts agree that a proper piston skirt coating should
(1)minimize wear from dry engine starts (2) hold the oil in place instead of shedding, and (3) perform under high pressure (approximately 100 - 350 thousand p.s.i.) in order to minimize engine damage in case of seizure. (In most cases damage is limited to the piston, thus stopping damage to rod and / or crank - pistons are always less expensive.)What can be used on the top of your pistons?
Thermobarrier coatings are a good choice. Reducing heat
transfer to the underside of the piston will cut crank case heat. This
heat is kept in the cylinder which will give you more consistent, and
efficient burn. This is will also yield better
fuel economy.
Remember HEAT is a double-edged sword: it translates into horsepower, but when improperly managed it means Death to a motor. By coating the pistons you can keep HEAT where it belongs. Coated pistons reduce HEAT where you don't need it, reducing the chance of a hole in the top of the piston, but more importantly minimizing piston expansion. This will allow you to fit the piston tighter. For example: snowmobiles normally have piston clearance of 8 to 12 thousandths(.008" - .012"). On a snowmobile with coated pistons the clearance can be as little as 1.5 thousandths (.0015").
The two most commonly used thermobarrier coatings are thick (.015") and thin (.0009"). There are several problems in using the thick coating: (1)it usually needs to be machined, which adds to the cost, (2)the compression is raised, which is not approved by FAA, (3)and lastly it has been known to crack and flake, which can damage valves if lodged on the valve seat. On the other hand, the thin ceramic - metallic film coatings, used by ATC have enough elasticity to grow and shrink with the piston. We have not found that the thinner coatings alter compression levels.
Ceramic Coated Exhaust Systems can help a engines performance as well as extend the life of the system
 
This Subaru 2.2 has a 6.5 gph burn at 65 mph. After coating the
pistons & heads it burns 5 gph. at 85 MPH Plus the engine has less
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As you can clearly see, you want to have a qualified professional who
knows the best coating to suit your needs. We, at Alpha Tech Coatings.
With over 33 years of experience, we are the
professionals who can meet all your coating needs.
E-Mail Us @ Richardalphatech@yahoo.com
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