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JET-HOT® develops,
produces and applies a variety of coatings.
Properties of the various coatings include insulation,
corrosion resistance, abrasion and impact resistance
as well as lubricity. All are applied at one
of our regional factories through a meticulous,
multi-step process including: thermal degreasing,
abrasive-blast stripping with virgin aluminum
oxide, double-coating (inside and out on headers),
high temperature curing, custom packaging for
return shipping, and quality-assurance controls
during every phase of the procedure.
Our
coatings fall into the following groups:
JET-HOT
1300™
Our exclusive formula works beautifully on new
or used parts at temperatures up to 1,300°F.
Sterling™ is our most popular finish, this high-luster
coating, containing silver powder, shares the
brilliance of chrome with the subtlety of nickel.
It provides the most brilliant appearance in
high-temp, high-tech coatings while delivering
major performance advantages. Sterling™
is also an extremely easy coating to keep clean.
The same basic formula is available in matte
black, blue and cast-iron gray.
JET-HOT
EXTREME STERLING™
Similar to Sterling but will hold its shine
up to 1,400°F and will protect parts up to 1,700°F.
This coating insulates slightly better than
sterling and is semi-textured. (Made from our
MC-15 formula.)
JET-HOT
2000™
Formulated for very high temperatures, this
rugged coating protects substrates up to 2,450°F,
heat levels sometimes encountered in Rodding
and Off-Road applications. Available in black,
blue or grey.
JET-HOT
Marine™
With a heat tolerance of 1,300°F, this special
formula includes a proprietary sealer to protect
metals from both corrosive and acidic attack
in marine applications.
JET-HOT
TDC™
In applications where heat must be dissipated
rapidly, this rough, black coating (with a temperature
tolerance of 1,300°F) combines color and surface
profile to lower temperatures within exhaust
piping.
JET-HOT
Whatever YOU Want!!
As a nationally recognized leader in high and
ultra high temperature coatings, JET-HOT has
a full time lab and R&D staff. If you’ve got
a problem, we’ll solve it. Drop us a line with
your requirements and we will develop a coating
solution for you.
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Sterling |
Black |
Blue |
Grey
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Gloss Black |
Extreme Sterling |
Copperhead |
Corvette Grey |
JET-HOT 2000 Black |
 The
test results shown are based on the performance of
JET-HOT Sterling™. Other JET-HOT® Coatings, formulated
for aerospace, marine and higher temperature applications
exceeding 1,300°F, may have different characteristics.
Please check with a Technical Representative for additional
information.
Because
of its low emissivity and insulating effect, JET-HOT
Sterling creates a thermal barrier to protect headers
- inside and out - while reducing heat transfer into
the engine compartment. But the good news goes beyond
protecting headers from thermal fatigue. Plugs, wires,
fan motors, water pumps and other heat-sensitive parts
get a break, too, in a cooler environment. Plus, power
normally increases and safety for racers improves
with lower temperatures.
The
graph shown to the left, developed independently by
a major US automobile manufacturer, shows just how
effectively JET-HOT Sterling beats heat. The company's
engineering team was astounded by temperature reductions
exceeding 300°F when JET-HOT Sterling was applied
to standard exhaust components. Car Craft also took
a cool breath, after measuring temperature reductions
of over 60% on header surfaces following the application
of JET-HOT.
Horsepower
gains depend on many variables, including engine size,
type and setup; cooling system performance; ambient
temperatures; and other factors.
Nevertheless,
JET-HOT Sterling will normally boost power when applied
to headers for two reasons. First, the coating promotes
denser, more potent fuel/air charges by insulating
the engine bay from exhaust heat. At the same time,
it accelerates the pulsed-vacuum effect on “tuned”
headers, resulting in more effective scavenging of
cylinders. The increased velocity of exhaust gases
produced by higher exit inertia not only clears each
cylinder more quickly; it also draws in the next fuel/air
charge more efficiently.
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JET-HOT®
Sterling™ provides lasting beauty. Its appearance
shares the brilliance of chrome and the subtly
of nickel. Other metallic-ceramic coatings look
dull in comparison. The RMS numbers (a measure
of smoothness) shown to the left, demonstrate
how far JET-HOT has jumped ahead of other coatings.
With the addition of silver powder to our exclusive
formula, we have “beautified” our coatings by
a factor of six on the RMS scale while improving
performance. |
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The chart
to the left provides a comparison between JET-HOT
and alternative methods for retarding rust. Quoting
Car Craft (August 2002): “Anyone who still runs
painted headers is a flake!” The chart shows why.
At the same time, some producers of “high-tech”
coatings actually promote 1,000 hour survival
in this salt-spray test as a benefit. In startling
contrast, JET-HOT Sterling™ withstands the same
salt attack for over 5,000 hours. The testers
called it quits before Sterling caved in. |
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JET-HOT
increases the endurance limit (fatigue strength)
of most alloys subjected to stress loads, such
as vibration produced by an engine, after exposure
to high temperatures. In addition, JET-HOT does
not contribute to hydrogen embrittlement, a condition
associated with chrome and other coatings in which
microscopic cracking can lead to premature and
sudden part failure. The comparison to the left
represents the average performance of 403 stainless
steel, uncoated and coated with JET-HOT, after
10-million stress cycles. The results demonstrate
how effectively JET-HOT protects substrates from
thermal fatigue. |
For a video of how the
Jet-Hot® service is performed, please call or email
us!
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