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CerMet
Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces

Case Study
Independent Lab Test, Re: Step Load For SRV Machine
executive summary

CerMet dramatically outperforms normal metal parts, reduces internal friction,

increases engine performance, and improves fuel efficiencies by providing a harder,
stronger, smoother and less corrosive surface.

Other benefits include better compression, less noise / vibration, and longer lasting
parts.

This white paper and case studies highlights and demonstrates the following benefits:

- DECREASES Replacement and Maintenance Repair Costs

- RENEWS Engines & Parts
- PROTECTS the Metal Surface
- REDUCES Friction, Heat, Corrosion, Harmful Emissions
- INCREASES Compression & Power
- IMPROVES Fuel Efficiency

features and benefits overview

CerMet is a unique ceramic coating and conditioner that provides part protection and
increased efficiencies without disassembly.

CerMet produces much greater efficiency averages while drastically reducing friction
and increasing power and torque.

CerMet guarantees a 2:1 ROI (note: typical ROI’s range between 3:1 and 12:1) in fuel
economy alone. Other significant savings are attained through extended part life, less
maintenance, and reduced replacement costs.

- Fills existing cavities and voids on the metal surfaces, preventing further
destruction of the metal
- Removes and ties up the hydrogen ions from the steel matrix, forming a very
strong ceramic layer on the metal surface
- Process involves not only the surface, but also the under surface layer of metal,
making the steel cluster smaller and less brittle
- Newly formed layer is extremely slippery, smooth and hard, resisting the
deterioration process
- Micro hardness of 650-750kg/sq mm, compared to < 300kg/sq.mm for most new
parts
- Surface roughness in most new parts is between 0.9 and 2.1 Ra. A CerMet coating has
a surface roughness of 0.06 Ra
- CerMet coating is dielectric and highly corrosion resistant

CerMet
Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces
Case Study Independent Lab Test
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independent lab test, re: step load for srv machine
definition

The CerMet test was conducted under the ASTM 5706 "Step Load for SRV Machine"
procedure. This test is recognized by the automotive industry as the standard test
emulating engine conditions and is intended to quickly assess the lubricating
properties of the oil in the most severe conditions.

procedure

The test is performed on a calibrated SRV machine loaded with industry standard
specimens - 52100 steel (used in ball bearings) ball on the block

The ball is then loaded on the block with the 1mm stroke under different loads with a
50 Hz frequency. This procedure produces approximately 1 m/s of speed of constant
rubbing on the same pinpoint with an approximate length of 1 mm. The block is
preheated to 135C and one drop of the standard oil is used at the point of contact.

The ball is then loaded, step-wise, with the load changing every 2 minutes. The initial
break in period is conducted as such: 25N-50N-100N-150N-200N-300N.

The test begins rubbing parts at loads of 25N-50N through to 200N in 50N increments,
then at 100N steps until the rubbing parts have seized. The actual friction of coefficient
is measured and plotted throughout the procedure.

Tribology Testing Services conducted 2 tests:

- First, Using only a "Base-Oil , the standard 5W30 Mineral oil currently being used by
General Motors as a first fill in their assembly lines;
- Second, a test was conducted with the same oil plus the CerMet metal treatment.

results & analysis

From the test results one can observe that the test initially traced the base-oil line and
then the base-oil + CerMet solution began to depart the base-oil curve after 15
minutes of testing, thus proving that CerMet started to work and effectively lowered the
friction coefficient after a brief break-in period.

The second test demonstrates a lowered friction coefficient under all loading
conditions, proving that CerMet provides drastically improved lubrication
characteristics over normal base-oil.

Using the CerMet Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner will provide a significant return
on investment through a variety of benefits, while protecting and extending part life far
beyond normal expectancies.

CerMet
Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces
Case Study Independent Lab Test
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