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Nextel™ Thermal Barriers
Standard and custom-fabricated parts of 3M™ Nextel™ Thermal Barriers produced from Nextel™ ceramic textiles and other materials significantly reduce the heat transfer from the engine, exhaust and track surface into the driver's compartment.
Track tests measuring the floorboard temperature inside the driver's compartment have found the temperature to exceed 160°F (71°C) when no insulation was used. At this temperature, the driver's heel may burn and remain irritated for the rest of the racing season. Installing Nextel™ Thermal Barriers can reduce the driver's compartment temperature by 70°F (39°C) or more.
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3M™ Nextel™ Thermal Barriers, High Performance System |
3M™ Nextel™ Thermal Barriers, Thermal Management Components |
Competitive Heat Shield |
| Engineered for NASCAR® series Busch Grand National, Winston Cup, and Craftsman Truck vehicles |
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| Thermal barrier |
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| Lowers temperature in driver compartment |
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| Performs at temperatures >2012°F (>1100°C) |
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| Low thermal fatigue |
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| Flame barrier |
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| Extended thermal life |
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| External mount |
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| Reduced driver fatigue |
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| Reduced tendency to driver burns |
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