Technical articles & company insights — ring materials, processes and energy trends.

Instant power-stabilizing tech that pairs supercapacitors with an LFP battery module — saves 8–13% fuel and lifts power 10–15%. Not an accessory, a re

Lead-acid vs LFP vs CTI Lithium Series — what really matters in a starter battery is cold-cranking amps, cycle life and weight, not capacity. A next-g

Founded in 1973, C.T.I. has spent over half a century specializing in piston ring manufacturing, growing into a leader of Taiwan’s manufacturing secto

A piston-ring set is usually made up of two compression rings and one oil ring. This article explains how piston rings are composed and their four key

Facing EU environmental limits on traditional plating, C.T.I. breaks through with a near-diamond Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating — high hardness, lo

Surface treatment determines a piston ring’s wear resistance, sealing and corrosion protection. This article covers phosphating, sandblasting, chrome

A piston ring’s cross-sectional shape determines its sealing, oil-scraping and heat-dissipation behaviour. This article explains rectangular, taper-fa

The choice of piston-ring material directly affects engine performance and lifespan. This article compares the three common materials: steel (304H), c