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A new Phosphate Coating is also available, offering increased hardness and superior adhesion of the Molybdenum Coating for extended durability. This V.3445A piston is Grade A, with a standard compression of 12.7:1 and a bore of 95.96mm.","attributes":[],"image":"https://www.twsgb.co.uk/Graphics/Std_Product_Images/kawasaki-kxf-450-2009-2012-grade-a-95.96mm-std-compression-12.7-1-1907-p.jpg","images":["https://www.twsgb.co.uk/Graphics/Std_Product_Images/kawasaki-kxf-450-2009-2012-grade-a-95.96mm-std-compression-12.7-1-1907-p.jpg"],"description":"Vertex pistons are manufactured using Low-Ex aluminium alloys with 12%, 18%, or 21% silicon content depending on the application. They are produced using gravity casting or hydraulic forging, followed by a heat treatment process for material refinement. Machining is performed on the latest CNC machines using diamond tooling to achieve specific surface finishes. Each Vertex piston undergoes rigorous manual and automatic quality control. The pistons are coated with a special Molybdenum Bisulphite black coating to aid in break-in and reduce friction. A new Phosphate Coating is also available, offering increased hardness and superior adhesion of the Molybdenum Coating for extended durability. This V.3445A piston is Grade A, with a standard compression of 12.7:1 and a bore of 95.96mm.","descriptionMarkdown":"### Vertex Grade A Standard Compression Piston\n\nEngineered for performance and reliability, this Vertex piston is designed to restore engine power and efficiency. 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