Manganese Phosphate Coating of Engine Components
IFT Worldwide was approached by a global automotive component supplier to produce a phosphate coating for engine components so that they could withstand the rigorous environment of SAE oil qualification. In order for accurate results during the qualification process, it was imperative to consistently coat the engine components to ensure the wear of the components would be due to the oil, and not the components.
Using a manganese phosphate coating on specially-made forged steel components, the coating reduced friction, held lubrication on the surface, prevented corrosion, and created an oil-absorptive surface. We tested the components for coating weight, coating structure analysis, and engine wear, as well as performing dimensional inspections. Our tolerances on this project were .0002″ and we met proprietary automotive and SAE specifications.
With over 50 years of metal finishing experience, IFT Worldwide has the ability to handle intricate and unique jobs. Please see the table below for and outline of this phosphate coating project or contact us for additional information.
Highlights:
Manganese Phosphate Coating of Engine Components Project
- Product Description
- Phosphate Coatings of Engine Components for SAE Oil Qualification
- Capabilities Applied/Processes
- IFT worked with a global automotive component supplier on the development of a highly-controlled manganese phosphate coating process
- The components were specially made and were installed into “identical” engines that were used to qualify engine oils to SAE standards
- The manganese phosphate coating process needed to consistently yield identical coating results so that wear of the components could be attributable to the specific oil used rather than inconsistencies in the engine components or coatings used
- Tightest Tolerances
- .0002″
- Material of Component
- Forged steel
- Materials of Coating
- Manganese Phosphate
- Benefits of Coating
- Reduce Friction
- Initial break-in of engine
- Hold lubrication on the surface
- Prevent corrosion
- Create oil-absorptive surface later
- In process testing/inspection performed
- Coating weight test
- Dimension inspection
- Coating structure analysis
- Engine wear test
- Industry for Use
- Automotive
- Standards Met
- Proprietary automotive specifications
- SAE specifications
- Product Name
- Manganese Phosphate Coatings