Calico Coatings proudly partners with several distributors worldwide to provide high-performance coated bearings for the motorsports industry. Our CT-1 and CT-11 dry film lubricant formulations are specifically engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of today's high-performance engines, giving professional engine builders a higher level of confidence through increased embeddability, strength, and durability.
The coating reduces friction and abrasive wear while providing intermittent dry lubrication — meaning the bearing remains protected even during the critical moment when the oil film is momentarily absent. Unlike wet lubricants, dry film coatings are not affected by dust or dirt contamination, making them ideal for racing environments where contaminants are always a concern.
Applied as a precision spray process at a typical thickness of 0.00025" to 0.0005", the coating accommodates tight assembly constraints without affecting dimensional tolerances. The result is a bearing that runs cooler, lasts longer, and provides measurable reductions in parasitic friction loss from the first revolution.
