MICSA is a completely new technology with its closest affinity being high-quality synthetic oils. MICSA is not an additive in the normal sense of the word as it does not in any way change the characteristics of the primary oil or lubrication agent but rather, it is a high quality metal conditioner that lubricates any working part or machine thereby reducing friction and ultimately wear and tear. MICSA 926 (patent pending) and various other products in the MICSA range are breakthrough Lubricants, Greases and Treatments that have successfully been marketed for the last 25 years to Industry worldwide.

The high value of MICSA for industrial maintenance has been proven over and over by many well-known industrial companies. MICSA is the only concentrated polymer/metal conditioner that has successfully penetrated the industrial market world-wide and even more importantly has been proven to be completely safe in metal-to-metal friction environments with not one report from industry indicating a detrimental effect or negative outcome. The value of MICSA to industry was confirmed in articles in Plant Magazine, Mining World, Engineering News, Car Magazine, The Star Newspaper and the Beeld Newspaper.

1. ENGINE & MECHANICAL TREATMENTS

MICSA 926 is a revolutionary lubricating product that can be used directly on metal surfaces or added to motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, 2-stroke fuel and many other lubricating agents. It will improve fuel consumption, extend engine life, reduce working temperatures, diminish down time and increase horsepower while protecting friction surfaces. MICSA 926 is a professional product that is supported by extensive, serious documentation from many respected sources and more importantly has proven itself extensively throughout the world.

1. How It Works
   MICSA 926 is compatible with all motor oils (other than vegetable oils), gear oils, hydraulic fluids and greases which it uses as a vehicle to get to the metal surface where it penetrates (into the micropores) and starts to bond at a certain temperature. It works by modifying the metal surface to reduce friction, corrosion and rust. It may also be put directly onto metal surfaces such as in machine shop applications and on bearing surfaces before grease is packed. The effect of the MICSA treatment is a metal surface that has a much reduced coefficient of elasticity which on a steel surface (8620 steel) tested with an atomic force microscope, the coefficient of elasticity was reduced by a factor of 16.8 times which provides a gstifferh surface for friction reduction.
   
   Bonding means that there is a chemical reaction between the MICSA 926 and the metal by which MICSA becomes part of the metal itself, not just a coating on top of the metal. Scientific testing of treated metal surfaces (see report) shows that MICSA significantly increases the stiffness of the surface (not the hardness of the metal). MICSA does not remain in the oil when used at the recommended ratios, which is why MICSA should be added in addition to the normal amount of primary lubricant. Once the MICSA 926 has treated all heated metal surfaces, any remaining MICSA 926 will remain in the oil and serve no useful purpose.
   
   
2. What is MICSA 926
   MICSA 926 is a concentrated liquid preparation consisting of P.T.F.E. (Polytetrafluorethylene) particles in suspension. In MICSA 926 seven different grades of P.T.F.E. combined are used to give the maximum protection against wear and extremes of temperature plus friction free operation of your engine or mechanical part. P.T.F.E. is the substance with the lowest coefficient of friction of any material known to man today. It has a temperature operating range of -240‹C to 290‹C and will operate for short periods in the 450‹C range long after other lubricants have deteriorated into hard films
   
   
3. Technical Adaptability
   When MICSA 926 is introduced into the engine via the oil filler it coats all wearing surfaces of the engine through a chemical process known as Polymerization. In this process the microscopic molecules of P.T.F.E. link together under the influence of heat to form a network Polymer which makes up a tough protective film. After this Polymerised layer is formed, heat no longer has any effect on it, and it is not dissolved by any solvents. This process only takes place at temperatures above 55‹C. Because MICSA 926 is chemically inert it does not mix with your oil; the oil only carries it until such time as the process of Polymerization is complete. The parent liquid of the preparation is a volatile detergent liquid, which has a cleaning action on the parts to be coated before it evaporates.
   
   
4. Application
   Application of MICSA will vary depending on the amount of metal-to-metal contact/pressure. Since a layer of metal (which contains the bonded MICSA) has to be worn off, the amount of time this takes will vary. Because of the high wear resistance of MICSA 926, one treatment lasts for 80 000 kms or one year, or 2 000 hours under normal conditions or as recommended by oil sample analysis. The best way to tell when more MICSA 926 is needed is to monitor the piece of equipment over time and determine when the effects of MICSA 926 are no longer evident. Among the things that can be monitored is temperature, vibration, sound, energy consumption and wear. Some companies use a measure of metal wear particles (at each oil change) to determine when more MICSA 926 is needed. When the metal particle count is back to where it was when MICSA 926 was added, it is time for more MICSA.
   
   
5. Benefits
   Some of the benefits of MICSA 926 are as follows:
   
   

   Improves fuel consumption Improves exhaust emission Increased engine performance Improves starting from cold Increased thermal efficiency Diminishes noise

   Minimises damage due to heat seizure Extra protection against fuel-oil dilution Reduced friction of metal against metal Prolongs engine life due to less wear Reduction of downtime Resistant to extremes of temperature

   
   
6. Water, Solvents & Particulates
   MICSA 926 has the unique ability to work in the presence of water, solvents and other contaminants. It does this by giving the metal its own lubricating ability. Oil contamination destroys the oils ability to provide the necessary film strength for continued lubrication. The MICSA treated metal surface can provide its own lubrication despite severely contaminated oil. MICSA 926 has greatly reduced wear levels in engines with the result that equipment life is extended both through wear reduction and through avoidance of catastrophic failure. Water intrusion in engines, pumps, gearboxes and other critical equipment causes the loss to industry each year of hundreds of millions (if not billions) of rands worth of equipment. MICSA 926 can eliminate almost all of this loss while MICSA 926 does not work with some solvents, it does work with many industrial solvents that are often causes of equipment breakdown when they enter the primary oil. Its ability to work in solvents also provides benefit for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, which are normally difficult to lubricate in the presence of refrigerants. MICSA improves efficiency and extends the life of this equipment. MICSA 926 has been used extensively in coal mining equipment where particulates are a problem in the primary oil and mechanical systems. Coal dust is a frequent oil contaminant that causes parts to wear out quickly. MICSA 926 has been proven to dramatically extend the life of equipment despite coal dust intrusion.
   
   
7. Economical to Use
   MICSA 926 is a concentrated formula that is used in relatively small amounts and lasts a very long time. For diesel engines, the application ratio is only 10% of the sump capacity, for gearboxes, hydraulic systems and many other applications, MICSA 926 is used initially at 5% of base or sump value whilst in refrigeration it amounts to only 5% of oil capacity. After the first treatment, the dosage may be reduced slightly because these subsequent applications need only supply enough MICSA 926 to treat the surface areas of metal where wear has occurred and the last treatment has worn off. It is extremely easy to test MICSA 926 results by using temperature gauges, oil analyses, vibration testing, amp meters etc.
   
   
8. Stability of Product
   One of the most essential characteristics of MICSA 926 is its base of P.T.F.E., which is produced from a powder moulded freely by compression. It is a Fluorocarbon polymer whereby the main fluorresin is Polytetra Fluorethylene. P.T.F.E. is a plastic material with practically universal resistance of a Density 2-2,3 and has the following outstanding properties:
   
   

   Low coefficient of friction Excellent mechanical resistance Almost chemically inert Non flammable

   Unique dry lubrication property Excellent corrosion resistance Excellent insulator Thermal stability from -100°C to 270°C

The Company
MICSA is a Swiss based company and has been represented in South Africa since 1979. MICSA South Africa is the sole distributor of MICSA products in Africa and the neighbouring islands. The service division of MICSA South Africa provides expert technical advice and recommendations on-site, as well as installation of new products according to client requirements and specifications. The Service Division on in-service products carries out Quartely maintenance where adjustments and any further recommendations are made. MICSA South Africafs ability to provide specialist technical and service back up to the Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Mechanical and Engineering Industries endorses it as the leading recommended and approved supplier within these markets.