Industrial OEM

Passivation per ASTM A967 is commonly applied to automotive stainless steel exhaust headers, downpipes, turbo housings, and performance hardware. The process removes free iron from welding and fabrication, restoring full corrosion resistance against road salt, moisture, and thermal cycling. For high-heat applications, pairing passivation with Cerakote adds thermal management properties and 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance at just 0.5-2 mils.

Yes. Valve bodies, flow restrictors, and downhole tool components with internal passages and complex geometries receive targeted blast preparation. Nozzle selection and blast angle are adjusted to reach recessed areas and internal surfaces. Critical sealing surfaces and threads are masked before blasting. The goal is complete SP 10 preparation on all surfaces that will receive coating, while protecting dimensions and features that must remain uncoated.

Yes. Suspension components including control arms, knuckles, and spring mounts operate in the harshest automotive environment: road salt, moisture, gravel impact, and brake dust. Ultrasonic cleaning removes the accumulated road contamination and manufacturing residues from these complex castings and forgings. Verified-clean substrate surfaces accept Cerakote with maximum adhesion, which is critical because suspension components experience constant vibration and impact loading that tests coating bond strength throughout the vehicle's service life.

Agricultural equipment endures soil abrasion, chemical exposure from fertilizers and herbicides, and continuous moisture contact. We blast agricultural components to SSPC-SP 10 near-white cleanliness at 80-100 PSI, removing all rust, scale, and prior finish material. The 2-4 mil anchor profile maximizes Cerakote adhesion for the demanding field environment. Proper blast preparation combined with Cerakote provides abrasion resistance of 4,000 cycles per mil and salt spray protection exceeding 3,000 hours.

Yes. Lattice structures and internal channels in AM parts trap loose powder that cannot be removed by compressed air or manual methods. Ultrasonic cavitation penetrates into these complex geometries, dislodging and suspending trapped particles for removal. This is often the only effective method for achieving clean internal features on AM builds. For metal AM parts with fine lattice features, ultrasonic cleaning is essential before any surface finishing or coating process.