Nanotechnology Lubrication

What is SiC Lubrication??

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is one of the hardest, most heat-resistant materials on Earth — used in turbine components, professional racing engines, and aerospace applications. Cerma is the only company in the world that delivers SiC protection in a simple, one-time motor oil application.

The Science

Silicon Carbide — nature's hardest protector

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a compound of silicon and carbon with extraordinary properties. It is well known in high-performance engineering for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, resist chemical attack, and maintain strength under the most demanding conditions.

SiC is used in stationary and dynamic turbine components, seals, bearings, process equipment, engine components, and custom coatings for professional racing engines. Until Cerma, the process of producing SiC coatings was expensive, complex and only accessible to manufacturers of high-end components.

Cerma changed everything. Our proprietary STM-3 formula achieves the same SiC coating properties in a simple one-time application — by introducing Silicon into the Carbon atmosphere already present inside your engine.

SiC Material Properties

Why SiC outperforms everything

Key properties that make Silicon Carbide the ultimate engine surface protector

1600

°C

Max Operating Temp

SiC forms a protective Silicon Oxide coating in air, usable up to 1600°C

800

°C

Chemical Resistance

Does not react with acids, alkalis or molten salts up to 800°C

45°F

avg. reduction

Fluid Temperature Drop

Average 45°F reduction in fluid temperatures as tested

9.5

Mohs hardness

Extreme Hardness

SiC is one of the hardest materials known — only diamond is harder

The Cerma Difference

Conventional oil vs. Cerma SiC

Conventional & Synthetic Oils

Uses detergents to keep carbon in suspension
Carbon particles too small (under 40 microns) to filter
Carbon recirculates and causes abrasive wear
No surface treatment — metal-on-metal contact continues
Degrades and requires changing every 3–5K miles
Engine gets progressively dirtier over time
No reduction in emissions
No fuel economy benefit beyond viscosity

Cerma STM-3 SiC Oil

Forces carbon to attract to itself and clump for filtering
Carbon particles grow large enough for standard filter
Engine continuously cleans itself during normal operation
Permanent SiC micro-coating on all metal surfaces
Protects for up to 30,000 miles between changes
Engine gets progressively cleaner over time
Reduces emissions by up to 90%
Up to 25% fuel economy improvement reported
Will the use of Cerma STM-3 Treatments affect warranties?

Experience SiC technology today

Cerma is the only company in the world delivering SiC nanotechnology lubrication in a simple, affordable motor oil. Try it risk-free with our 90-day money-back guarantee.