Silca is claiming its latest Hot Wax X chain wax can provide a 12-watt advantage thanks to the use of a new material called Nanene.
Graphene was first isolated in 2004 by two researchers at The University of Manchester in the UK, which was quickly hailed as a wonder material that could revolutionize other compounds. In its purist sense, graphene is a one-atom-thick fabric of carbon that’s been theoretically shown to have remarkable physical properties including exceptional strength-to-weight, effective electrical and thermal conductors as well as be highly flexible. Nanene is an ultra high quality few-layer graphene produced using a patented manufacturing method.
As a result, Silca claims its Nanene infused Hot Wax X not only reduces friction (i.e. saves watts), but also extends the treatment time to 500+ miles (800 kilometers) between applications.
“Hot Wax X makes it possible to extend the service life of a single chain to 18,600 miles (30,000 kilometers),” claims Silca.
Silca is also keen to point out that Hot Wax X doesn’t contain any PFAS chemicals (Polyfluoroalkyl Substances – so-called “forever chemicals” such as Teflon/PTFE).
How is Hot Wax X applied?
According to Silca, Hot Wax X comes in the form of a solid puck, which needs to be melted in order for it to be applied to a throughly cleaned chain.
From there, the chain is immersed in the wax, and then left to dry completely before it’s reinstalled. The same process is repeated for reapplication.
