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
Yes. Oil and gas components carry wellbore contaminants including H2S residue, brine crystallization, and production chemical deposits that create adhesion failures if not completely removed. Ultrasonic cavitation removes these contaminants from every surface feature, ensuring clean substrate contact for Cerakote's 3,000-hour salt spray performance. The difference between thorough ultrasonic cleaning and inadequate surface preparation directly determines whether the coating survives the corrosive downhole or surface production environment.
Cerakote applies at 0.5 to 2 mils versus 4 to 6 mils for powder coat, preserving critical clearances on suspension, drivetrain, and engine components. Cerakote also delivers superior chemical resistance against brake fluid, fuel, and road salt. The thinner film build means less weight added to performance components where every ounce matters, without sacrificing the 3,000-hour salt spray protection or 9H hardness.
Yes. Additive manufacturing excels at producing complex geometries like optimized flow paths, integrated mounting features, and weight-reduced structures that are impossible to machine conventionally. ColoradoKote's post-processing at 40-60 PSI preserves these complex AM geometries while adding the corrosion protection and surface quality maritime service demands. From custom hull fittings to sensor housings to drainage components, the AM-plus-Cerakote combination delivers marine-grade finished parts from digital designs.
The ceramic component in Cerakote's hybrid matrix provides the hardness, reaching 9H on the ASTM D3363 pencil hardness scale, while the polymer component provides flexibility and adhesion. This combination resists both sliding abrasion and impact erosion at 4,000 cycles per mil (ASTM D4060). Surface preparation via media blasting at 80-100 PSI creates the mechanical profile that anchors the coating to the substrate, preventing delamination under sustained abrasive contact.
AS9100:2015 governs our entire quality management system, from receiving inspection through final shipment. Every process variable is controlled and documented: surface preparation method, blast media selection, coating application parameters, cure temperature profiles, and inspection criteria. ISO 9001:2015 provides the foundation for continuous improvement. Calibrated instruments are maintained on documented schedules, and all personnel hold current Cerakote Advanced Applicator training.
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