The motor crankcase protection is not a regular part, the presence of which is mandatory on each vehicle, but an additional component that protects the motor and other nodes and mechanisms that are located at a short distance from the road surface. This element protects them from moisture, pollution and a variety of mechanical damage.

Carter protection, why it is needed

The engine is the heart of each vehicle, so it is necessary for regular care. Damage to the motor crankcase is the main danger to transport. As a rule, the causes of damage to the crankcase are inaccurate driving and poor-quality pavement.

It is worth noting that the motor protection is missing on the set of domestic cars and foreign cars, although the engine is inserted in fact at the bottom of the vehicle and is the lowest point to the surface of the road. To protect the motor from dust, a special boot is assembled on the car, but it is not able to protect the motor compartment of the vehicle from water, dirt and stones, which are not rarely flying away from the poor-quality road surface when driving. All these factors are quite capable of leading to a serious breakdown. That is why many car enthusiasts install protection on Carter.

Plastic Protection, Pros and Cons

The protection of the fiberglass crankcase does not differ in particular prevalence, as these materials appeared relatively recently. Fiberglass is a polymeric material, which includes polyester components and reinforced glass filaments. It is able to make established forms and, at the same time, to leave their strength properties unchanged, that is why it is almost perfect for creating Carter protection. It is worth noting that fiberglass weighs much less than metallic protection, which is its explicit advantage. In addition, its thickness is at least 8 mm that much increases strength.

The indisputable plus fiberglass is its anti-corrosion resistance. He is not terrible salt and other chemicals on the roads. It is also quite elastic, so it is not subjected to dents. Due to its fibrous structure, fiberglass is also characterized by insulating properties. The only minus fiberglass is its price - such protection is very expensive, as a result of which it is installed only possessors of presentable and expensive cars.

Steel Protection, Pros and Cons

The steel sheet of three millimeters thick is the most inexpensive and common material to protect the motor crankcase. He has several advantages, the first of which is indisputable strength. Such protection even at substantial speed protects the Carter from damage. In addition, steel is relatively cheap, which is equally important.

It is worth noting that the protection of the steel crankcase is manufactured by two main methods - cold and hot. Hot rolled steel will cost you about 25 percent cheaper than cold-rolled, but it does not have such strength characteristics, respectively, it will provide you with less reliable protection. The main disadvantage of steel protection is its weight that can reach ten kilograms.

Protection Sheriff, Advantages and Disadvantages

Carter protection "Sheriff" is made of aluminum and steel in 2-3 millimeters depending on the vehicle. There are several basic characteristics that match the Sheriff motor crankcase:

1. Durable Material - Steel Motor Protection is the optimal choice for the car, as it keeps the blow and is edited in case of deformation.
   
2. Reliable fasteners - the development of crankcase protection leads taking into account the specific structural features of the car, therefore the installation is made only on the standard holes of the power components of the body using high-quality fasteners.
3. The option of the anther - in the design of the ceter protection, metal or plastic wings are provided, which protect from moisture and dirt under the hood of the vehicle.
4. A corrosion resistant is a special powder coating that is applied by individual technology has high damage resistance and prevents corrosion.
5. Minimizes noise during operation (vibration) - rubber shock absorbers are provided in places of protection with the body.
6. Stable temperature regime - in the design of the crankcase protection there are holes for blowing a motor.
7. It is convenient to serve the vehicle - depending on the design of the car, in the defense there are holes for replacing the oil filter and oil.

Carboral protection, dignity and disadvantages

Polycarbonate is inexpensive, but it is characterized by special ease and durability - it was easier to become about seven times, two times lighter than duralumin and, while, the stronger aluminum is actually three times. When bending or compression, polycarbonate strength can be compared with steel strength. Already a long time ago from polycarbonate, police shields, anti-vandal and hockey fences, boil the cabins of the aircraft and much more. In addition, polycarbonate has an important property - under the influence of dangerous effort, it is able to safely and quickly collapse, which is particularly important in emergency situations.

It is worth noting that polycarbonate does not rust and is able to provide noise insulation. He also takes a part of the blow to herself, and only part of this force transmits on the body when the metal transmits the actual one hundred percent of the blow strength. In addition, it is resistant to low and high temperatures, the range of which ranges from -60 to +40 degrees Celsius.

Tips of professionals

When choosing a material to protect the Carter, a number of specific recommendations should be followed:

1. The main property of protection is the strength of the material. If it is too small, when you hit the protection, it is capable of stuffing and damage the motor, which, in fact, it is obliged to protect.
2. Carter protection weight. The excess cargo on the suspension of the vehicle is capable of destabilizing the wave, which is designed at the manufacturer's factory. The weight of the protection of the crankcase is more, the more load goes on the suspension. Therefore, it is desirable that the defense is easy.
3. An equally important factor is the lack of noise - protection should not create extraneous noise and vibrate, thereby creating discomfort by the motorist.