Catalytic converters first became widely used when they were fitted to petrol-engined cars in the USA in the 1970's. These days they can be found on many types of spark-ignition engine not just in the automotive sector but powering all manner of machinery from chainsaws to forklift trucks, buses to generators. At Blackthorn we can supply catalytic converters for spark-ignition engines with coatings suitable for either two-way or three-way operation. These are available in a variety of forms. In the case of engines which normally run rich, we can supply various types of secondary air systems.

