REVITALIZATION® is an energy-saving technology designed for the protection and restoration of vehicles and mechanisms. This proprietary development of the XADO company features the REVITALIZANT® component, which acts as a reaction catalyst. During the reaction, metal carbides are formed and subsequently diffuse into the operating surfaces of the mechanism.
Understanding the Underlying Science
Atoms in solids are bound within a rigid structure known as a crystal lattice. The movement of atoms inside the metal is characterized by minor fluctuations, with a slight probability of atoms leaving the crystal lattice. This process is explained by the Boltzmann equation:
Here, is the initial concentration of atoms, represents the jump energy, is the Boltzmann constant, and denotes the temperature.
Further study reveals patterns that increase the likelihood of diffusion in solids. Additional energy and elevated temperatures enable an atom to vacate its node, suggesting that the probability of diffusion escalates exponentially with temperature increases, as implied by the Boltzmann equation.
Another intricate mechanism in play is the vacancy mechanism, described using the concept of a vacancy density gradient, akin to the gas concentration gradient. Fick’s law of diffusion in solids is represented as:
Here, is the diffusion flux, is the diffusion coefficient, and is the initial vacancy density.
REVITALIZATION® in Action
When the crystal lattice of solids is disturbed, diffusion occurs in the presence of “vacancies,” which represent various types of surface damage. The probability of the diffusion reaction heightens with additional energy.
The essence of REVITALIZATION® is as follows: Operational loads on friction pairs, particularly during overloads, release excess thermal energy leading to wear and tear. However, introducing REVITALIZANT® into the friction zone catalyzes the formation of metal carbides, creating a new protective coating. The wear products and carbon molecules from the lubricating material combine to form carbides, thus converting the energy of destruction into creation, particularly in zones most susceptible to wear.
Demonstrating the Technology
Consider a bearing raceway intentionally defected using an engraving cutter, simulating magnified operational damages. This defect serves as a concentrator, potentially leading to part destruction.
The bearing, treated with XADO Repairing Grease for severely worn units, exhibits a rough original surface with deep grinding marks. The central point defect, created for testing, measures over 0.5 mm in diameter and up to 0.7 mm in depth.
Post-treatment with the grease, the bearing is subjected to a load of 8,000 N at 1,000 rpm for 15 minutes. The resultant REVITALIZATION® produces a ceramic-metal coating, eliminating surface defects. The modified surface appears smooth and glassy, with factory grinding marks erased. The defect elimination progresses from the edges to the center, gradually filling the crater.
The completion of the REVITALIZATION® process, as evidenced in the final photograph, highlights the composition's regenerative properties. With over 30 years in the market, XADO company incorporates this technology in most of its products, a testament to the brand’s innovation.
]]>We wish to share with you the facts that XADO products do work. We list below example of independant research and papers that are freely available on the internet. Try and search for these yourself.
The support for our technology can't get much better than coming from the Society of Tribologist and Lubrication Engineers who have confirmed that the technology behind out products is a proven. Society of Tribologist and Lubrication Engineers is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 10,000 individuals and 150 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. The Serbian Tibology Society have also issued an independant research paper verifying the technology.
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There are further independent electron microscope scans of the metallic surface structure of two engine pistons. They are taken before and after using XADO and clearly shows the CERMET surface created.
These are part of an extensive test carried out by the Scientific Research Institute Chin Huan University. Thier full report can be viewed in the following power point presentation.
Scientific Research Institute Chin Huan University
The above presentation includes the following detailed electron microscope scans of the surface of a 12V-90 diesel engine cylinder after it had been treated with XADO revitalazant. The test reports scans show how XADO revitalazant has created a cermet (ceramic/metal) layer within the micro cracks and fissures on the metal surface of the cylinder wall.
The first test report scan shows all the micro cracks and fissures filled with the cermet structure. The remaining scan images show a fissure in the middle of the first scan image, which due to its size was not totally filled. It is within this area that the individual cermet particals can be seen in different states of magnification.
We hope the above convinces you that XADO products work. If you still need further infomation we suggest you refer to our testimonials written by people who have used our products.
XADO revitalization has the potential to revolutionized the contemporary ideas of vehicle and mechanism operation and repair.
In appearance the CERMET is a smooth glassy surface. In physical structure - a metal strengthened by metal carbides and carbon. The carbon content achieves its maximum on the surface transforming it into a diamond-like film. Thus the result of revitalization is the extra hard surface layer on the relatively soft flexible base - an almost perfect strengthening that guarantees the increased resource life.
Main characteristics of surface part before and after Cermet revitalization:
(Steel - 55-65 kg/mm2, 2% Cr – 180 kg/mm2)
Remember the Environmental benefits of XADO Technology are:
*Cermet - (ceramic + metal) derived from "ceramic" and "metal"; a material composed of processed ceramic particles (carbides) bonded with metal.
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