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The following is a guest blog from Surface Technology<\/a><\/p>\n

In just a matter of days Santa Claus will set off from the North Pole in his famous red sleigh. Laden with this year\u2019s must-have Hatchimals and Star Wars toys, he will travel 317 million miles across oceans and continents throughout the night on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n

Fueled on a mix of cookies, hot cocoa, and carrots, Santa and his reindeer have a huge task on their hands to make sure the millions of children around the world receive their presents for Christmas.<\/p>\n

We thought we\u2019d try and get our heads around the surface engineering required to ensure Santa and his reindeer complete their epic annual mission.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately we don\u2019t have any information from the highly secretive Elf R&D \u2013 undoubtedly the world\u2019s most eminent research and development center \u2013 but using our own technical team, we\u2019ve considered the unique requirements for Santa\u2019s sleigh and have outlined the mix of coatings which could well be used.<\/p>\n

The Sleigh<\/strong><\/p>\n

With only a 32 hour window to complete all his deliveries, speed is of the essence for Santa. There are many theories on how the sleigh is propelled at 0.97 per cent of light speed \u2013 from Reindeer sharing the same nutritionist as Russia\u2019s 2012 Olympic team, to rocket propulsion.<\/p>\n

What we do know however, is that a coating capable of operating effectively within high temperatures will be important. Ceramic coatings, such as those used by NASA on their space shuttles are a viable option for the sleigh\u2019s body panels.<\/p>\n

Thermal spray, such as HVOF<\/u><\/a> may also be used for any moving components, such as turbine components (if rocket propulsion is used) due to its ability to operate at high temperatures and provide improved protection against wear, corrosion, fatigue and oxidation at high temperatures \u2013 the last thing Santa needs is a mechanical malfunction with such a tight schedule.<\/p>\n

Sleigh Runners<\/strong><\/p>\n

With so many deliveries to make, the runners at the foot of Santa\u2019s sleigh will make millions of landings and take offs. A broken toy just won\u2019t do on Christmas morning so a smooth landing is essential.<\/p>\n

We think selective plating may be used in the Elf workshop each year to make sure Santa\u2019s runners are maintained and ready for the Christmas takeoff. Using the SIFCO Process\u00ae nickel or cadmium could be used to re-plate any worn or chipped areas on the runners. Plus, the process is FAA approved \u2013 keeping Santa off the Federal Aviation Authority\u2019s naughty list.<\/p>\n

Brakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

We presume the reindeer are integral to stopping the sleigh at each drop-off point but for a little extra stopping power Santa\u2019s Elves may have opted for a mechanical braking system. A combination of zinc alloy plating and powder coating (RAL 3020 of course), or possibly even ceramic coating could be used to make sure Santa doesn\u2019t miss a stop.<\/p>\n

Climate control<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travelling across the skies of everywhere from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe \u2013 and 194 countries in between \u2013 Santa will be exposed to temperatures ranging from sub zero to over 95 degrees.<\/p>\n

We presume Santa\u2019s suit is made from Lapland\u2019s finest performance materials with both warmth and breathability in mind but for some added comfort, particularly in hot climates, the Elves may have equipped Santa\u2019s sleigh with air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Whilst Surface Technology, SIFCO ASC, and Ultraseal provide services for many exciting engineering and manufacturing projects; the answer to how Santa and his reindeer deliver all those presents on Christmas Eve will have to remain a mystery for another year.<\/p>\n

We wish all of our customers around the world a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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