SAN DIEGO – PureForge™,
a corporation that develops innovative products using its revolutionary
Atomic-Forging™ technology, announces university laboratory testing validating
that their first product to market – vehicle brakes – outlast, outperform, and
create less toxic brake dust than any other current automotive brake
offering. The Center for
Advanced Friction Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale tested
and compared the PureForge Ford Crown Victoria brake rotor with the standard
OEM rotor and noted the clear distinctions. PureForge will market these
brakes to law enforcement fleets first.
Independent Testing
The results of the independent university laboratory
testing confirms PureForge’s bold claims that their rotors will last the
lifetime of the vehicle, outperform, and produce less brake dust than all other
current braking systems. Dr.
Peter Filip, Director of the Center for Advanced Friction Studies and a
renowned brake expert, noted, “In my 15-year career working with friction
materials, I have had the vision that a braking system could be developed that
effectively stops the vehicle under a variety of conditions and that can reduce
toxic environmental emissions to near-zero. I am confident the PureForge
technology provides just such a braking system.”
Dr. Filip and his team at the Center for Advanced
Friction Studies conduct research in areas of fundamental interest to the
friction industry. The center is recognized as the premier research
facility in the U.S. and worldwide for the study of materials and phenomena
associated with braking systems. In fall 2011, the researchers tested PureForge
and OEM Ford Crown Victoria (2007 model) rotors on a brake dynamometer at the
center’s facility using SAE testing guidelines J2430-FMVSS 135. During the
dynamometer tests, the parameters such as braking speed, release speed, stop
time, stop distance, deceleration, torque, effectiveness, pressure, and pad
temperature were adjusted and recorded.
No Rotor Wear for Reduced Costs
The testing results proved that PureForge rotors differ
significantly from the OEM rotors in terms of wear, performance, and brake
dust. To test wear, the rotors were individually weighed and measured at
four different positions. While the OEM brake rotors showed visible and
measurable signs of wear, PureForge rotors showed absolutely no detectable
wear. Wear is a common problem among braking systems as the average rotor
must be replaced every 15,000-30,000 miles.
Better Performance for Increased Safety
Regarding performance, the testing results prove that
PureForge rotors, paired with standard brake pads, improve braking performance
by maintaining constant friction levels across broad conditions and operating
temperatures. Braking performance translates directly to shorter stopping
distances and as a direct result, safer drivers. While traditional rotors reach
a peak temperature at which time the friction levels decrease, PureForge’s
rotors maintain a constant friction level regardless of temperature. With
constant friction levels, the rotors perform the same in all conditions—slow
and fast speeds, hot or cold. According to Dr. Filip, “PureForge rotors enable
braking system performance that has previously been unachievable.”
PureForge rotors also demonstrated no fade and no speed sensitivity in the
performance tests, a significant motor vehicle safety breakthrough.
Less Brake Dust for Smaller Environmental Impact
As part of the testing protocol, researchers collected
and analyzed brake dust debris through a filtration system attached near the
rotor. PureForge rotors produced significantly lower brake dust emissions
than the OEM rotors. The lower brake dust emissions are a true breakthrough in
green technology. In addition to reducing brake dust emissions, the longer
rotor life means significantly fewer rotors will be produced and disposed.
Atomic-Forging Technology
PureForge brakes differ from OEM brakes in the materials
and process used to manufacture the rotors. Through a process known as
Atomic-Forging, PureForge rotors are treated with a lightning-like effect in a
specially-designed chamber to change the molecular nature of steel to make it
stronger. This patented and patent-pending technology is the secret behind the
durability and performance of the rotors.
With their Atomic-Forging technology, PureForge believes
that they have the “perfect storm” of opportunity to create
more U.S. jobs, help the environment, and offer a safer, cost-saving braking
solution. PureForge currently markets their technology and products
to law enforcement vehicle fleets, with plans to expand into government
and commercial fleets within the next 5 years. PureForge’s innovative
maintenance and service agreement enables the company to outfit fleet vehicles
with PureForge brakes for no up-front cost, and charge a monthly service fee
that saves the fleet money. This instant savings allows police
departments to reduce brake maintenance costs during a time when budgets are
strained.
Beyond brakes, PureForge sees many high-friction
applications for its Atomic-Forging technology, ranging from medical implants
to aerospace applications. The company is limited only by the capital needed to
scale and grow to fill the need for their technology. The private-equity
financed PureForge sees opportunity for financial help from an unlikely source,
as company executives are in negotiations with South Dakota over a $30 million
package of grants and low-interest loans to move manufacturing to the state and
add 94 jobs within 5 years.
The independent laboratory testing by the Center of
Advanced Friction Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale proves the
effectiveness of the PureForge rotor and their revolutionary technology. The
successful testing marks the first step in development of the PureForge Crown
Victoria police rotors which are scheduled for market debut near the end of
2012. As PureForge rotors outlast, outperform, and
produce less harmful brake dust than all other braking systems, the automotive
industry is taking notice of this California start-up and their Atomic-Forging
technology.
About PureForge
PureForge is a San Diego,
California-based corporation that manufacturers innovative products through
their revolutionary Atomic-Forging Technology. Founded in early 2006,
PureForge’s revolutionary clean brake technologies have consistently increased
brake performance and safety while decreasing brake wear and environmental
pollutants. For more information on PureForge, please visit http://www.pureforge.com.
About the Center for Advanced
Friction Studies
A University-based research
center located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale that focuses on areas
of fundamental interest to the friction industries. The Center for Advanced
Friction Studies focuses on education of undergraduate and graduate students in
the science of friction materials, as well as conducting proprietary research
for the friction industry. Dr. Peter Filip is the Director of the
Center.
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