Classic Fiat Gaskets by Athena
Athena was founded in 1973 as a small craftsman workshop. Nowadays it is an international company which produces and distributes parts all over the world. They started by producing gaskets for the industrial sector and have evolved over the years to a leader in the production of parts for motorcycles, cars and marine parts. Athena is leader in the production of gaskets not only in Italy but the whole of Europe.
- Head gaskets
The head gasket is a complicated and crucial technological component. To meet the continuous demands of the market, Athena carries out strict checks on its head gaskets, both during the designing phase and during bench testing. Athena head gaskets can be manufactured with different technologies, such as metal/elastomer compositions or multilayer steel and coating materials. Choosing a top-quality head gasket is the first step toward a reliable engine.
Depending on what type of gasket, it is submitted to:
1. Cutting with high precision
Thanks to the latest generation of lasers, it is possible to achieve high precision and purity, preventing production errors. Production errors can cause various elements (oil, water, compressor gas) to enter the engine and endangers engine operation.
2. Alignment of reliefs
This solution enhances the elasticity of the gasket during operation and guarantees excellent long-term grip, even in extreme circumstances. On the other hand, incorrect alignment of the reliefs would result in an immediate flattening of the gasket, eliminating the function of elastic memory and the resulting loss of compression.
- Gasket kits
Our kits include all gaskets for a complete engine rebuild. Athena offers the widest range of replacement gaskets on the market, with nearly 50 years of experience in the industry, supplying directly to the world's leading car manufacturers. Athena's gasket sets are based on solid know-how, continuous technological development by its in-house team of engineers and designers, and Italian production that follows the precise strict parameters demanded by OEMs.