Thermal Barrier Foil
A copper foil > .001" thick (0,025 mm) is coated with Laser Gold for the ultimate thermal control barrier.
The auto race car market has driven the need to protect carbon fiber components from the blistering heat generated by the engine and exhaust system.
While many of the carbon fiber parts are Laser Gold coated by directly plating the plastic substrate, the requirement to have a ductile, flexible "wrapping" material drove the development of the Laser Gold coated copper "Thermal Foil".
The foil is applied on site using a 3M spray adhesive.
Although happy with the remarkable performance of the copper foil, the Formula 1 teams are continuously seeking lighter and lighter materials. To satisfy this need, Epner Technology is developing a Laser Gold coated high temperature Kapton foil, less than half the weight of the copper.
- Thermal Foil Effectiveness
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A summery report of an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Epner Laser Gold Foil as a Radiant Heat Barrier For Automotive Applications.
Read More- By Jack M. Kleinfeld, P.E.
- Thermal Response of Pyromeral Composite
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A summary report and tutorial on infrared testing of the impact of Laser Gold as a Radiative Shield on the thermal response of Pyromeral composite.
Read More- By Jack M. Kleinfeld, P.E.
- Artline Engineering OY
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Artline Engineering OY measured a surface temperature reduction of more than 30º C in areas where Epner's Laser Gold thermal barrier foil was applied compared to parts without any heat barrier material...
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- Metropolia Motorsport Formula Engineering
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In 2007, Epner Technology provided Stadia Polytechnic's motorcar racing team its Laser Gold coated thermal barrier foil to be used for their vehicle's exhaust heat shield and drivers seat. The results proved to be highly effective.
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- DiMora Motorcar
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In 2008, Epner Technology, Inc. was chosen to provide their Laser Gold coating on thermal barrier foil in order to efficiently reflect engine heat in the DiMore Motorcar's $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan.
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