Agriculture Equipment

Yes. Medical instruments with articulating joints, flexible shafts, and spring mechanisms need coatings that move with the component without cracking. Polymer coating provides chemical resistance for autoclave sterilization and hospital disinfectants while maintaining flexibility through thousands of use cycles. For instruments requiring both flexibility and surface hardness on specific areas, we combine polymer coating on flex zones with Cerakote on rigid surfaces for optimized performance across the entire device.

Yes. Metal AM parts in Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel, and 316L stainless steel are increasingly used for downhole tools with complex geometries that cannot be conventionally machined. Cerakote seals the surface porosity inherent in AM builds and provides corrosion protection exceeding 3,000 hours salt spray against H2S, CO2, and brine. Our 40-60 PSI blasting prepares AM surfaces without distorting the complex internal passages that make additive manufacturing valuable for downhole applications.

Ship parts clean and dry, packaged to prevent damage in transit. Remove any loose debris or excessive contamination, but do not attempt to blast or chemically treat parts before shipping, as our surface preparation process is calibrated to specific substrates and Cerakote requirements. Include your engineering drawings, specification callouts, and any masking requirements with the shipment. We handle all preparation from receiving inspection through coating under our AS9100 process controls.

Passivation per ASTM A967 is a standard requirement for medical-grade stainless steel instruments, implants, and device components. The process removes free iron and surface contaminants that could cause corrosion or biocompatibility issues in clinical environments. ColoradoKote's passivation adds no dimensional change, preserving the precision tolerances that surgical instruments and implantable hardware demand.

Automotive components like brake calipers, shift knobs, door handles, and engine covers endure constant mechanical contact and thermal cycling. Cerakote's 9H pencil hardness resists scratching from tools and debris, while 4,000 cycles per mil abrasion resistance maintains finish integrity through years of use. The temperature range from -40°F to 2,000°F covers everything from frozen winter starts to sustained high-RPM exhaust temperatures.