Application Highlight
Volume 7 Issue 1
Application Highlight TriStar Gives New Meaning to 'Squirm' and 'Carcass' with its Plasma Technique for Remote-Control Racing TriStar Plastics has scored big in the world of high-action, remote-controlled motor sports – by delivering a formula that produces a virtually indestructible hub-to-tire surface adhesion. The formula is an industry first, and has been quickly embraced by enthusiasts of remotecontrol car racing who understand the need for a sturdy ‘carcass’ (body of a tire) and ‘squirm’ (movement of a tire between the ground and the wheel). Now R/C enthusiasts can add "TriStar Plasma Technique" to their vocabulary. An overview Begun as a hobby in the mid-1960s, remote-controlled racing has grown exponentially in popularity. These miniature cars are generally designed to 1/12th-1/18th the scale of their full-sized counterparts, and represent a major investment for competitors - often costing thousands of dollars. R/C competitions are held all over the world, and can mirror the drama and intensity of conventional high -speed racing. Today’s cars are designed in a modular fashion to be easily customized and upgraded for top performance. A challenge many enthusiasts faced was in sourcing a tire that could withstand the rigors of 55-75 MPH racing, as well as the uncompromising heat of rough desert terrain. Tires on the market tended to blowout at such high levels of friction. Enter the experts at TriStar’s Surface Modification Division (SMD). A solution Like a pit crew, SMD engineers analyzed why the current resin would not allow for a secure, long-lasting hub-to-tire bond. They discovered that with the plasma technique, they could treat the rigid urethane around the hub– resulting in a dramatic increase in the strength of the adhesives. This process is similar to PEEK bonding materials used in the automotive, aerospace, and mechanical markets. The outcome is a tire that is revved for resiliency and longevity, and can withstand the rigors of the R/C circuit. TriStar is the only company with this material, and its plasma treatments are in high-demand by manufactures. An added benefit An added bonus to TriStar's plasma technique is the 'green' factor – it uses no damaging solvents. In fact, the only industrial by-product is non-toxic ventilation, which makes it especially poignant for legions of outdoor R/C enthusiasts. And TriStar components are proudly designed and manufactured in the US- a truly winning combination. To learn more about the TriStar advantage, visit us at Design and Manufacturing South, March 19-20 in Charlotte, NC (Booth #228). TriStar engineers will be on hand to answer questions about surface modification techniques and advances in bearing materials. Or visit our website at tstar.com. We've created "The TriStar Advantage" with you in mind.
Application Highlight TriStar Gives New Meaning to 'Squirm' and 'Carcass' with its Plasma Technique for Remote-Control Racing TriStar Plastics has scored big in the world of high-action, remote-controlled motor sports – by delivering a formula that produces a virtually indestructible hub-to-tire surface adhesion. The formula is an industry first, and has been quickly embraced by enthusiasts of remotecontrol car racing who understand the need for a sturdy ‘carcass’ (body of a tire) and ‘squirm’ (movement of a tire between the ground and the wheel). Now R/C enthusiasts can add "TriStar Plasma Technique" to their vocabulary. An overview Begun as a hobby in the mid-1960s, remote-controlled racing has grown exponentially in popularity. These miniature cars are generally designed to 1/12th-1/18th the scale of their full-sized counterparts, and represent a major investment for competitors - often costing thousands of dollars. R/C competitions are held all over the world, and can mirror the drama and intensity of conventional high -speed racing. Today’s cars are designed in a modular fashion to be easily customized and upgraded for top performance. A challenge many enthusiasts faced was in sourcing a tire that could withstand the rigors of 55-75 MPH racing, as well as the uncompromising heat of rough desert terrain. Tires on the market tended to blowout at such high levels of friction. Enter the experts at TriStar’s Surface Modification Division (SMD). A solution Like a pit crew, SMD engineers analyzed why the current resin would not allow for a secure, long-lasting hub-to-tire bond. They discovered that with the plasma technique, they could treat the rigid urethane around the hub– resulting in a dramatic increase in the strength of the adhesives. This process is similar to PEEK bonding materials used in the automotive, aerospace, and mechanical markets. The outcome is a tire that is revved for resiliency and longevity, and can withstand the rigors of the R/C circuit. TriStar is the only company with this material, and its plasma treatments are in high-demand by manufactures. An added benefit An added bonus to TriStar's plasma technique is the 'green' factor – it uses no damaging solvents. In fact, the only industrial by-product is non-toxic ventilation, which makes it especially poignant for legions of outdoor R/C enthusiasts. And TriStar components are proudly designed and manufactured in the US- a truly winning combination. To learn more about the TriStar advantage, visit us at Design and Manufacturing South, March 19-20 in Charlotte, NC (Booth #228). TriStar engineers will be on hand to answer questions about surface modification techniques and advances in bearing materials. Or visit our website at tstar.com. We've created "The TriStar Advantage" with you in mind.
