Polysil nanotechnology is produced in Sassuolo and allows the heat from braking to be retained

Here is one rim of the Ferrari F138 showing inside the lining which was adopted for maintain the temperature which also allows the tires to warm up. The wheel assimilates the heat (up to 200 degrees) which is released by the brake discs during braking and which is usually disposed of as quickly as possible with special ducts, now it assumes a secondary function which is becoming increasingly important with the current Pirelli tyres. Each team now adopts different techniques and materials. There OZ Racing closed an important collaboration with the Nanoprom, a specialized company based in Sassuolo (a stone's throw from the Ferrari Racing Department) which produces the Polysil: the partnership has been active in Formula 1 since the Malaysian GP, ​​but has been cleverly kept hidden… Polysil it is a product born for the nautical sector (it was the technical partner of Maserati, Giovanni Soldini's boat) for the protection of surfaces, made up of polymer-based structures (gelcoat and paints), metals, alloys and glass, while in Formula 1 it has found another ingenious application: it is a silicon film formed by nanotechnologies useful for maintaining the heat of the rim just what is needed by teams looking for the competitiveness of the tires right from the first lap of qualifying. It sprays what is considered a “liquid glass” on the rim: effectiveness is guaranteed by a layer of a few microns due to the high surface hardness of this material which also ensures high resistance to abrasion. The traditional painting of an F.1 wheel costs around 65 grams, while with Polysil it drops dramatically to only 5 grams! In addition to limiting the thermal conductivity, this product has also given some aerodynamic advantages since the application allows to reduce the turbulence that is generated in the rim. The Formula 1 technicians are evaluating what other applications this nanotechnology could have, which we will hear about again…

[Source: OmniCorse.it]