Fischer Instrumentation discusses the benefits of Nikasil and how to measure its coating thickness. Automotive cylinders are subject to extreme mechanical wear. A way of protecting aluminium cylinders is to plate the contact surfaces with Nikasil, a hard coating technology used to improve the tribological characteristics of the cylinder parts and to optimise the heat transfer. It is often used for high-end engine components of premium car brands and in motor sports.
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