Thermal Surface Technology with Automation

Sturm’s Advanced Cylinder Coating System (ACCS) is the most efficient modular solution currently available for producing thermally coated cylinder bore surfaces, by wire or powder, for the inside of modern (aluminium) cylinder crankcases. The core processes of this state-of-the-art surface technology are among our clear core competencies from activation through coating and cleaning to automated quality- and coating control.

Key benefits of ACCS coated cylinders (compared to steel liners)

• Substantial weight saving due to substitution of steel liners
• Extremely robust cylinder bore surface
• Very low friction with longer wear resistance
• Increased heat transfer into the coolant
• Maximum thermal and mechanical load-bearing capacity
• Reduced oil consumption and blow-by quantities
• Higher compatibility with aggressive fuels

Your Benefits:

• The modern RSW (wire) & APS (powder) coating processes are from a single source
• A variety of different activation processes – tailored to your particular application
• Fully equipped technology centre for prototype coating (RSW & APS) and process validation (roughening, cleaning, coating, honing and quality control)

Other applications for thermal coatings

• Annular friction surfaces of brake discs
• Energy technology (e.g. wind turbines)
• Paper & printing
• Electrical appliances (e.g. heaters) and many more