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How the Fuelmate Catalyst Works | What to Expect after Fitting a Fuelmate Catalyst

Tin-based catalysts were developed during World War II to enable British-built planes to operate on low grade Russian fuel.

Research studies have proved that minute particles of metallic tin can change the combustion characteristics of fossil fuels. The tin, with the aid of vibration and a rubbing action, is released into fuel and carried in colloidal suspension through into the combustion chamber. As the fuel starts to ignite a chemical reaction takes place changing the way the fuel burns. It extends and produces a more complete combustion.

Efficient combustion means less waste and the extra energy converts into more power and economy whilst reducing emissions.

If the tin particles do not reach the combustion chamber in sufficient quantities to suit the particular engine, very little or no result will be achieved so it is critical that the catalyst unit is the correct size for the engine.

Pioneers in this field of study are Australian Ron Wilkinson MRACI, C. Chem. MAIPet and New Zealander T James Sprott OBE, PhD, FNZIC

Most users of Fuelmate report that the payback time is approximately 20,000kms for cars and approximately 50,000kms for trucks.

How the Fuelmate Catalyst Works

The housing is a fully welded stainless steel high pressure chamber. At either end are powerful Neodymium magnets. In between the magnets are specially spun-cast tin alloy pellets with precision laser-cut rubbing plates. The magnets set up an opposing magnetic field that assists in the breakdown of the long chains of hydrocarbons to produce a more efficient fuel burn.

As the fuel passes over the pellets and through the rubbing plates, microscopic particles of tin are released into the fuel stream due to vibration and friction between the plates, also assisted by fuel turbulence.

This system is designed to continually adjust and maintain a consistent release of the tin catalyst throughout the life of the Fuelmate. This adjustment occurs because of the attraction of the magnets to the steel mounting clamps.

• An immediate engine response is usually felt by the driver in several ways. Throttle response will improve. Throttle pedal position will be higher for the same cruising speeds. The engine will hang on better on hills. In diesels, a major reduction in exhaust smoke will be noticeable.
• A major secondary response can be expected after several thousand kms. It will come into effect due to the removal of carbon deposits and the coating of combustion surfaces with tin oxide. This condition creates an even more controlled burn rate across the combustion chamber.
• The extent of the carbon build-up dictates the time required to remove all carbon deposits. For example, we have found that a diesel engine can take up to twice the time of a petrol engine.

Fuelmate units can be fitted to any internal combustion engine and produce excellent results in every application. Check out our information on the use of Fuelmate catalysts in cars, trucks, motorbikes, and marine engines.