ColoradoKote
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
Three Stages of Aerospace-Grade Ceramic Coating
Each stage is controlled, measured, and documented to deliver repeatable Cerakote® performance across production volumes.
Parts are solvent-cleaned, degreased, and media blasted to create the optimal surface profile for coating adhesion. Critical dimensions, threads, and mating surfaces are precision-masked to preserve tolerances.
Cerakote® ceramic coating is applied via calibrated HVLP spray at 0.5-2 mils thickness. In-process DFT gauges verify uniform coverage. Advanced Applicator-certified technicians maintain Delta E ≤1.5 color consistency across every run.
Coated parts cure at 250-300F in temperature-monitored ovens. The prescribed cure schedule bonds the ceramic-polymer matrix to the substrate, producing a durable, abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and flammability-resistant coating with 9H pencil hardness and 3,000 hours of ASTM B117 salt spray resistance.
How the Cerakote® Application Process Works
ColoradoKote applies Cerakote® as a thin-film ceramic-polymer composite that delivers corrosion, abrasion, chemical, and flammability resistance without altering part dimensions. At 0.5-2 mils, Cerakote preserves tight tolerances that powder coating (4-6 mils) and plating cannot match. Every coating job runs through dedicated Cerakote equipment, operated by NIC Advanced Certified Applicators, and tracked under our AS9100 quality system from intake to shipment.
Measurable Performance from a Controlled Process
Every metric below is verified through standardized testing and documented in your Certificate of Conformance.
First-Pass Quality Rate
Components meet coating thickness, adhesion, and color specifications on the first application without rework or recoating.
Standard Turnaround
Standard turnaround from receipt of parts. 3- or 7-day expedited service available for production urgency.
Aerospace Components Per Year
Annual capacity across military and commercial aerospace programs, including spec-proven multi-year production programs for multiple manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
We apply Cerakote in flat, matte, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finish profiles across our full color range. Textured finishes are also available for grip enhancement or aesthetic requirements. Each finish option maintains the same 3,000-hour salt spray protection and 9H hardness as the standard coating, so you do not sacrifice performance for appearance.
Yes. Cerakote bonds to all metals (aluminum, steel, titanium, stainless, Inconel) and polymers (PA12, PA11, and other engineering plastics). Surface preparation is tailored to each substrate type within the same production order. This is a significant advantage over anodizing (aluminum only) and electroplating (metals only). Mixed-substrate orders are common in our additive manufacturing and industrial work.
Yes. Metal additive builds in Ti-6Al-4V, AlSi10Mg, and 316L stainless steel are blasted at reduced pressure with media selected for the specific alloy. Internal stress from the build process makes AM parts more susceptible to distortion under aggressive blasting, so we control pressure, angle, and dwell time to achieve surface preparation without warping. Parts with complex internal channels or thin features are assessed individually and processed with fixture support when needed.
Aerospace components are blasted to SSPC-SP 10 near-white cleanliness at 80-100 PSI using media selected for the specific alloy. Aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel each receive tailored blast parameters to achieve optimal 2-4 mil anchor profile without hydrogen embrittlement risk or surface damage. The entire process is documented per AS9100 with traceable media certifications, pressure readings, and before/after surface condition records.
Yes. Agricultural equipment operates in continuous moisture from irrigation, rain, and soil contact, often combined with road salt exposure during transport between fields. Polymer coating provides flexible corrosion protection that survives the vibration and impact of field operation. For equipment frames, mounting brackets, and structural components that flex under load, polymer coating maintains adhesion where rigid coatings develop stress cracks that allow moisture penetration and subsurface corrosion initiation.
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