Engine Components International’s proprietary nickel and silicon carbide composite coating has been in continuous production at ECi’s plant since April, 1994. In this period, over 140,000 cylinder barrels were produced and millions of hours of trouble free engine operation have been accumulated. Lycoming and Continental engines put the Nickel+Carbide™ process to the test everyday when operating in harsh duty such as agricultural spraying, marine environments and extreme cold and hot temperatures. Nickel+Carbide™ process cylinders can be found around the world.

Nickel+Carbide™ processed cylinder bores are more durable than steel in many operating situations. Durability enhancesthe ability of the engineto reach TBO without undergoing a costly mid-time top overhaul due to premature bore wear or corrosion. Furthermore, most first run cylinders that incorporate the Nickel+Carbide™ process can be rejuvenated by the engine overhauler, fitted with new rings and reinstalled on the engine being overhauled.

The Nickel+Carbide™ bore is warranted against premature wear and corrosion for a period of 60 months. No other cylinder bore, whether coated, thermal processed, or thermal treated carries a warranty of this magnitude.

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