Victocor 500 Head Gasket Promises Long Life for Diesels
May 27, 1998
LISLE, Ill., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Victocor(R) 500 head gasket, Victor Reinz is helping heavy duty diesel engine makers build ultra-long life into their engines. Designed to meet high stress and extreme durability requirements of engines intended for one million mile overhaul cycles, Victocor(R) 500 gaskets provide crucial head-to-block sealing with these engines. The composite gasket consists of graphite/steel composite facing adhesive-bonded to a solid steel core and contains integral wire rings at critical locations. The steel core is three times thicker than conventional head gaskets and provides enhanced stability and greater support for the wire rings. The design and materials are patented by Victor Reinz. The gaskets are engineered to seal at the high operating pressures of heavy duty diesel engines, and for extreme applications, Victocor 500 head gaskets can be designed to incorporate molded technology from Dana's Plumley Division. Victocor 500 has been selected by major engine manufacturers for current and future high output diesel engines. "Extreme testing has shown that this design is virtually blow-out proof and meets the most demanding sealing applications for heavy duty engines. The wide operating temperature range ensures good performance for conditions ranging from cold arctic starts to hot desert runs. Additionally, multi- layered design provides high strength throughout the gasket," according to Tom Dattilo, vice president of Dana's Sealing Products Group. Since no binders are used in the construction, the gasket resists most corrosive substances. Graphite layers remain stable over an oxidizing operating temperature range of -240 degrees C (-400 degrees F) to 454 degrees C (850 degrees F). The gaskets have extremely low relaxation, allowing them to maintain sealing properties under low and moderate stress. "High lubricity of the graphite facing helps to maintain sealing during movement of the mating surfaces due to thermal and mechanical stresses. Molded rubber ring inserts provide greater sealing performance at critical points such as oil and coolant passages and pushrod openings. This unique and patented gasket structure promotes dissipation of heat in the lateral direction while also exhibiting high thermal conductivity due to the thickness of the gasket," Dattilo said. The metallic gray Victocor 500 gasket is available in six nominal thicknesses from 1.49 mm (.0585 in.) to 1.85 mm (.073 in.) with tolerances of +/- 0.08 mm (.003 in.) Dana Engine Components Victor Reinz and Plumley are part of Dana Engine Components, one of Dana's global Strategic Business Units. Dana Engine Components provides advanced, synergistic, total systems solutions to engine builders' parts design and sourcing, worldwide. Dana Engine Components combines the strengths and capabilities of Victor Reinz(R) gaskets and sealing products, Perfect Circle(R) power cylinder components and heavy duty camshafts, WIX(R) filtration products, and Plumley powertrain components. Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) is a leader in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of products and services for the automotive, engine, heavy truck, off-highway, industrial, and leasing markets. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates facilities in 30 countries and employs more than 50,000 people. The company reported record sales of $8.3 billion in 1997. Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com. SOURCE Dana Corporation Web site: http: //www.dana.com Company News On-Call: http: //www.prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 226839 CONTACT: Chuck Van Rens, Director of Marketing of Dana Engine Components, 419-891-2021