High-pressure spring-loaded valves for Formula One

A Truflo International product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 5, 2001

This year, three Formula One engine manufacturers will use FCx high-pressure spring-loaded valves, which are used to control the engine valves, and two others have ordered prototype versions

FCx IMF - part of the global flow control specialist FCx - is expanding its involvement in Formula One in 2001 as more and more manufacturers opt to use its valves in the quest for speed and reliability.

This year, three engine manufacturers will use the French company's high-pressure spring-loaded valves, which are used to control the engine valves.

Two other engine manufacturers have ordered prototype versions for their own F1 engine projects.

It is a highly demanding application, as Formula One engine can operate at 18,000 rpm, well over twice a normal road vehicle.

Formula One engines are also now much smaller and more compact than before, and are designed to run much hotter than in the past, so that radiators can be smaller, allowing more freedom aerodynamically for designers looking for speed improvements of hundredths of a second per lap.

FCx IMF valves regulate to an accuracy of 100 millibar with an outlet pressure from 12 to 20 bar and help the engines perform at their most efficient levels, whatever level of heat they may be generating internally.

"Formula One is the ultimate test for any engineering application.

It is about huge levels of performance and total reliability.

As such, it is an incredible proving ground for flow control products and solutions," commented sales manager Jean-Jacques Canto.

FCx IMF focuses on providing technical solutions to specific applications.

It is part of FCx Europe and has more than 35 years of experience providing flow control solutions in the space, defence, nuclear power, gas and plastic industries, as well as motor sports.

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