Medical Devices
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
What Medical Device Manufacturing Demands
Sterilization is relentless
Coating Properties for Medical Applications
Cerakote® ceramic coating delivers the sterilization resistance, chemical durability, and dimensional precision that medical device applications demand, with full process documentation for regulatory support.
Medical devices endure repeated autoclave cycles at 134°C, chemical wipe-downs with harsh disinfectants, and mechanical handling that chips conventional finishes. Cerakote®'s ceramic matrix resists these exposures while maintaining adhesion and appearance across hundreds of sterilization cycles.
The thin-film application at 0.5–2 mils preserves the dimensional precision that surgical instruments and diagnostic components require, adding protection without affecting fit, function, or ergonomic design.
Why Ceramic Coating Serves Medical Applications
Anodizing is limited to aluminum. Plating adds inconsistent thickness. Paint chips and harbors bacteria at failure points. Cerakote® bonds to stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and polymer substrates with chemical resistance that survives autoclave sterilization and instrument reprocessing protocols.
Certifications behind every coating
We hold the credentials your industry demands. Every coating we apply meets or exceeds the standards that keep your components performing.
AS9100 quality management
The highest standard for quality management in coating operations, ensuring our processes meet the most demanding traceability requirements.
ITAR defense manufacturing compliance
Authorized to handle controlled defense articles and technical data with proper security protocols.
ISO 9001 quality systems certification
Demonstrates our commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement across all operations.
How We Coat for Medical Device Applications
Controlled environment, documented at every step
Receiving & Requirements Review
Components inspected and logged. Material identification, tolerance requirements, and sterilization protocol documented. Color coding specifications confirmed for instrument identification systems.
Controlled Surface Preparation
Precision media blasting for optimal adhesion without dimensional impact. Critical surfaces, electrical contacts, and mating interfaces masked. Ultrasonic cleaning in controlled environment removes all contaminants.
Application, Cure & Verification
Cerakote® applied in controlled layers with thickness verification at critical dimensions. Oven-cured per specification. Post-cure inspection includes dimensional verification, adhesion testing, color confirmation, and visual examination. Full documentation package provided for regulatory files.
Medical Components We Coat
Prototypes, instruments, housings, and diagnostic equipment
Why Cerakote for Oil and Gas Weight Savings
Thin-film protection for demanding environments
Why Cerakote for Medical Weight Reduction
Thin-film protection for precision instruments
Why Cerakote for Maritime Weight Reduction
Thin-film saltwater protection at reduced mass
Why Cerakote for Industrial Weight Reduction
Thin-film protection that preserves design tolerances
What matters most
The performance data that matters for your operation
Sterilization Cycle Resistant
Cerakote® maintains adhesion, color, and barrier integrity through hundreds of autoclave sterilization cycles at 134°C. Chemical resistance withstands daily instrument reprocessing with enzymatic cleaners and disinfectants.
Full ISO 9001 Documentation
Certificate of Conformance with every shipment. Material traceability, application parameters, cure data, thickness measurements, and adhesion results documented for regulatory file support and device history records.
Dimensional Precision at 0.5–2 Mils
Thin-film application preserves critical tolerances on surgical instruments and diagnostic components. Consistent thickness control across complex geometries maintains fit and function specifications.
Durable Color Coding for Instrument ID
Spectrophotometer-verified color consistency for instrument identification systems. Color maintains visibility through sterilization cycles, chemical exposure, and daily handling that fades printed markings and anodized colors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Yes. We perform chemical conversion coating per MIL-DTL-5541 on aluminum substrates followed by Cerakote ceramic topcoat, all under one roof. This combined stack eliminates the need to ship parts between vendors, reducing lead time and handling risk. Our 14-day standard turnaround with 3-day and 7-day expedited options keeps your production schedule on track.
Cerakote delivers 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance (ASTM B117) and 4,000 abrasion cycles per mil (ASTM D4060), protecting weapons components against corrosion from field exposure and wear from repeated cycling. The coating operates from -40 degrees F to 2,000 degrees F (V-Series), covering barrel and suppressor temperatures. At 0.5-2 mils thickness, it preserves chamber tolerances and action fit that thicker coatings would compromise.
Standard turnaround is 14 business days from receiving approved parts. We offer 7-day and 3-day expedited options for vessel maintenance windows and production deadlines. For marine OEMs with recurring production needs, we can establish scheduled processing slots to align with your manufacturing calendar. Contact us with part details and timeline for a custom quote.
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.
We select blast media based on substrate material and required surface profile. Aluminum oxide is our standard for ferrous metals, achieving consistent 2-4 mil anchor profiles. Glass bead is used for softer substrates or when a smoother profile is required. Garnet and silicon carbide are available for specialty applications. Media selection is documented in our process routing and controlled under AS9100 to ensure repeatability across production lots.
Discuss Your Medical Project
Request a consultation for medical device coating feasibility. We respond within 24 hours.