Industrial OEM

For maximum coating adhesion and longevity, our recommended full preparation stack is: ultrasonic cleaning to remove all chemical and organic contaminants, followed by sandblasting to SSPC-SP 10 with 2-4 mil anchor profile, followed by chemical conversion or passivation where applicable for the substrate material, then Cerakote application. Each step addresses a specific adhesion requirement. Skipping any step reduces the final coating performance. This full stack is what delivers salt spray resistance exceeding 3,000 hours consistently.

ColoradoKote coats downhole tools, valve bodies, pipeline fittings, pump housings, and wellhead components exposed to extreme corrosion, high temperatures, and abrasive conditions. Cerakote's 3,000-hour salt spray performance and temperature range from -40°F to 2,000°F make it engineered for the conditions oil and gas equipment faces in service. Our combined prep-and-coat capability handles the full process in one facility.

Aircraft cabin components face a combination of humidity cycling, galley chemical exposure, lavatory cleaning agents, and passenger contact that accelerates corrosion on unprotected or poorly coated surfaces. Cerakote's 3,000-hour salt spray performance and chemical resistance protect seat frames, galley hardware, and interior fixtures through thousands of flight cycles. The thin 0.5 to 2 mil film build adds negligible weight across the hundreds of components in a cabin interior.

Yes. Defense equipment deployed in marine environments faces salt spray, humidity, and chemical exposure simultaneously with mechanical stress from vibration and handling. Polymer coating provides flexible corrosion protection that maintains adhesion through the flexing and impact conditions of shipboard and littoral deployment. Combined with proper surface preparation, polymer coating delivers long-term corrosion protection in the demanding marine-defense environment.

Clean substrate surfaces are the foundation for all downstream AM post-processing. Residual powder, oils from handling, and manufacturing residue create adhesion failures and surface defects in the finished coating. Ultrasonic cleaning integrated into the AM post-processing sequence, before blasting and coating, ensures every part starts from a verified-clean condition. This contributes to the consistent quality results that allow us to maintain our 20,000+ parts track record with zero quality issues.