More resistance, less emissions
High corrosion resistance and respect for the environment.
The low environmental impact and the excellent resistance to corrosion allow the range of brake discs with UV coating to establish a new benchmark for the protective treatment. Moreover, the exclusive metal finish offers an appealing aesthetic impact.
Advantages
Criticalities
Disadvantages
| Standard painting | UV Coating | |
| Resistance to corrosion | Standard painting
Medium
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UV Coating
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| Medium | Standard painting
It can contain up to 15% of volatile organic compounds VOCs
|
UV Coating
Total abatement of volatile organic compounds VOCs
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| Health | Standard painting
It can contain toxins, such as methanol.
|
UV Coating
No health threatening components.
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| High resistance | Standard painting
Limited chemical resistance, for instance against wheel cleaners.
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UV Coating
High resistance to chemical agents.
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| Energy consumption | Standard painting
4.67 kWh/disc
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UV Coating
0.08 kWh/disc
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All the pros of brake discs with UV coating
Aspect
Metallic effect that gives the disc a brilliant and clean appearance
Metallic effect that gives the disc a brilliant and clean appearance
Wide range
More than 600 codes that cover the majority of the European car park.
More than 600 codes that cover the majority of the European car park.
Resistance to corrosion, moisture and temperature
Salt Spray Chamber test shows that UV brake discs resistance to corrosion exceeds the standard of most of the car manufacturers.
Salt Spray Chamber test shows that UV brake discs resistance to corrosion exceeds the standard of most of the car manufacturers.
Eco-friendly
Water based UV paint does not require any solvents. The ultraviolet (UV) coating process is extremely efficient from an energy point of view.
Water based UV paint does not require any solvents. The ultraviolet (UV) coating process is extremely efficient from an energy point of view.
Intelligent marking
The position of the marking on the hub allows the installer to immediately read the Minimum Thickness required for the replacement.
The position of the marking on the hub allows the installer to immediately read the Minimum Thickness required for the replacement.
Ready for use
Ready for use and easy to install
Ready for use and easy to install
Protective coating of the braking surface
The UV coating on the braking surface and on the outer diameter of the hub assures the complete protection of the brake disc.
The UV coating on the braking surface and on the outer diameter of the hub assures the complete protection of the brake disc.
Environment friendly
Brembo takes care of the environment and your health. By choosing the UV technology, instead of a standard one, Brembo saves up to 98% in terms of energy and CO2 emissions! The process has a significant impact on the environment: 100 brake discs coated with UV technology, saves energy equal to:
1 month
of heating
of a 100 m2 apartment
having energy rating C (70 kwh/m2/year)
having energy rating C (70 kwh/m2/year)
1 year
of lighting
with a 100 w bulb
for 12 hours/day
for 12 hours/day
1.000 km
travelled by car
compact model
with medium consumption
with medium consumption
55.000
cups of Expresso
to offer 2 Expresso each day
to each visitor of Automechanika
to each visitor of Automechanika