MICSA 926 is a revolutionary lubricating product that can be used directly on metal surfaces or added to motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, 2-stroke fuel and many other lubricating agents. It will improve fuel consumption, extend engine life, reduce working temperatures, diminish down time and increase horsepower while protecting friction surfaces. MICSA 926 is a professional product that is supported by extensive, serious documentation from many respected sources and more importantly has proven itself extensively throughout the world.

• How it works
• What is MICSA 926
• Technical Adaptability
• Application of MICSA
• Benefits
• Energy Saving
• Economical to Use
• Stability of products

How it works

MICSA 926 is compatible with all motor oils (other than vegetable oils), gear oils, hydraulic fluids and greases which it uses as a vehicle to get to the metal surface where it penetrates (into the micropores) and starts to bond at a certain temperature. It works by modifying the metal surface to reduce friction, corrosion and rust. It may also be put directly onto metal surfaces such as in machine shop applications and on bearing surfaces before grease is packed. The effect of the MICSA treatment is a metal surface that has a much reduced coefficient of elasticity which on a steel surface (8620 steel) tested with an atomic force microscope, the coefficient of elasticity was reduced by a factor of 16.8 times which provides a “stiffer� surface for friction reduction.

Bonding means that there is a chemical reaction between the MICSA 926 and the metal by which MICSA becomes part of the metal itself, not just a coating on top of the metal. Scientific testing of treated metal surfaces (see report) shows that MICSA significantly increases the stiffness of the surface (not the hardness of the metal). MICSA does not remain in the oil when used at the recommended ratios, which is why MICSA should be added in addition to the normal amount of primary lubricant. Once the MICSA 926 has treated all heated metal surfaces, any remaining MICSA 926 will remain in the oil and serve no useful purpose.

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What is MICSA 926

MICSA 926 is a concentrated liquid preparation consisting of P.T.F.E. (Polytetrafluorethylene) particles in suspension. In MICSA 926 seven different grades of P.T.F.E. combined are used to give the maximum protection against wear and extremes of temperature plus friction free operation of your engine or mechanical part. P.T.F.E. is the substance with the lowest coefficient of friction of any material known to man today. It has a temperature operating range of -240°C to 290°C and will operate for short periods in the 450°C range long after other lubricants have deteriorated into hard films.

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Technical Adaptability

When MICSA 926 is introduced into the engine via the oil filler it coats all wearing surfaces of the engine through a chemical process known as Polymerization.

In this process the microscopic molecules of P.T.F.E. link together under the influence of heat to form a network Polymer which makes up a tough protective film. After this Polymerised layer is formed, heat no longer has any effect on it, and it is not dissolved by any solvents. This process only takes place at temperatures above 55°C. Because MICSA 926 is chemically inert it does not mix with your oil; the oil only carries it until such time as the process of Polymerization is complete. The parent liquid of the preparation is a volatile detergent liquid, which has a cleaning action on the parts to be coated before it evaporates.

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Application of MICSA

Application of MICSA will vary depending on the amount of metal-to-metal contact/pressure. Since a layer of metal (which contains the bonded MICSA) has to be worn off, the amount of time this takes will vary. Because of the high wear resistance of MICSA 926, one treatment lasts for 80 000 kms or one year, or 2 000 hours under normal conditions or as recommended by oil sample analysis. The best way to tell when more MICSA 926 is needed is to monitor the piece of equipment over time and determine when the effects of MICSA 926 are no longer evident.

Among the things that can be monitored is temperature, vibration, sound, energy consumption and wear. Some companies use a measure of metal wear particles (at each oil change) to determine when more MICSA 926 is needed. When the metal particle count is back to where it was when MICSA 926 was added, it is time for more MICSA.

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Benefits

• Improves fuel consumption
• Improves exhaust emission
• Increased engine performance
• Improves starting from cold
• Increased thermal efficiency
• Diminishes noise
• Minimises damage due to heat seizure
• Extra protection against fuel-oil dilution
• Reduced friction of metal against metal
• Prolongs engine life due to less wear
• Reduction of downtime
• Resistant to extremes of temperature

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Energy Saving

While a number of reports have shown fuel savings in vehicles, it is much easier to see energy savings for plant equipment using amp meters. A power plant found its 150-ton chillers drawing current (amps) in the upper 170s and lower 180s with MICSA 926 rather than the upper 180s and lower 190s. This amounted to a 5.4% savings: not much as a percent, but the savings equaled the cost of the product on the 5th day, and the savings continued for a full year. Energy is wasted on internal mechanical friction but with MICSA 926 that friction is almost entirely eliminated.

The savings are greater when plant or equipment has a lot of metal rubbing against metal and load factors are high.

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Economical to Use

MICSA 926 is a concentrated formula that is used in relatively small amounts and lasts a very long time.
For diesel engines, the application ratio is only 10% of the sump capacity, for gearboxes, hydraulic systems and many other applications, MICSA 926 is used initially at 5% of base or sump value whilst in refrigeration it amounts to only 5% of oil capacity.

After the first treatment, the dosage may be reduced slightly because these subsequent applications need only supply enough MICSA 926 to treat the surface areas of metal where wear has occurred and the last treatment has worn off.

It is extremely easy to test MICSA 926 results by using temperature gauges, oil analyses, vibration testing, amp meters etc.

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Stability of products

One of the most essential characteristics of MICSA 926 is its base of P.T.F.E., which is produced from a powder moulded freely by compression. It is a Fluorocarbon polymer whereby the main fluorresin is Polytetra Fluorethylene. P.T.F.E. is a plastic material with practically universal resistance of a Density 2-2,3 and has the following outstanding properties:

• Low coefficient of friction
• Excellent mechanical resistance
• Almost chemically inert
• Non flammable
• Unique dry lubrication property
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Excellent insulator
• Thermal stability from -100°C to 270°C

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