CerMet used for metal restoration, reduces friction.

CerMet Lab Co., Southfield, Mich., received a U.S. patent for a nano-particle ceramic conditioner product that restores metal and reduces friction in metal-to-metal environments. The process significantly improves fuel economy in both diesel and gas-powered engines, and provides energy savings in other mechanical devices. Performance and product life are also improved. This is said to be the first product that allows inexpensive ceramic treatment of engines without disassembly.

During the treatment, engine oil is used to carry CerMet's microscopic ceramic nano-particles to the friction zones, to bond to the metal surfaces without any disassembly or downtime. A physiochemical process transforms the metal surface into an integrated ceramic-metal structure that emulates the properties of pure ceramic and significantly reduces friction with a notable reduction in surface roughness. Friction reduction reportedly could help improve a vehicle's fuel economy by 13 to 16%. SAE J1.321 Type II fuel consumption tests performed by independent testing companies worldwide, including Claude Travis & Associates, have verified that the CerMet treatment provides a measurable and repeatable improvement in fuel economy. In engine applications, the treatment improves fuel economy for approximately 60,000 miles of operation, and involves merely adding the CerMet product to the oil, which carries the ceramic nano-particles to the friction zones.

Metal restoration, protection, and enhancement are prime benefits of the ceramic bonding process. Friction-worn areas within engines, transmissions, and bearing mechanisms can be restored to like-new condition by the ceramic integration. Reduced noise and vibration have been noted in engine applications, as well as improved oil pressure, cylinder compression, and overall performance. Oil consumption and harmful exhaust emissions are also reduced. www.cermetlab.com.