Abrasion and Wear Protection for Industrial OEM
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
The Wear Problem in Industrial Equipment
Where abrasion quietly erodes your bottom line
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Industrial Wear Protection
Extend equipment life without changing dimensions
Abrasion resistance that outlasts alternatives
8,000+ wear cycles per mil (ASTM D4060) protects pump internals, valve seats, and production tooling against particulate erosion and mechanical contact. At 9H pencil hardness, Cerakote resists surface damage that destroys conventional paint and powder coating within weeks of industrial service.
Tolerance preservation at 0.5-2 mils
Thin-film application maintains tight clearances on precision assemblies. Bearing fits hold specification, threaded connections remain functional, and mating surfaces require no post-coating rework. Powder coating at 4-6 mils forces dimensional rework on these same components, adding cost and lead time.
ISO 9001 documented quality
Every coating parameter is documented under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Certificate of Conformance includes material batch numbers, DFT measurements, adhesion results, and cure parameters. Quality records provide traceability for customer audits and warranty documentation.
Multi-substrate consolidation
Cerakote bonds to aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and titanium. One coating partner replaces separate vendors for each substrate material. One quality system, one color match, and one documentation package simplify procurement and eliminate color inconsistency across mixed-metal assemblies.
Wear Specs for Industrial OEM Applications
How We Deliver Wear Protection for OEM Parts
ISO 9001 documented from surface preparation through final inspection
Surface Preparation for Maximum Wear Life
Components are cleaned via ultrasonic bath and degreased to remove oils, cutting fluids, and surface contaminants. Tailored media blasting creates the surface profile required for maximum coating adhesion and wear performance. Masking protects threaded holes, bearing journals, mating surfaces, and O-ring grooves where zero coating buildup is required.
Wear-Optimized Cerakote Application
Cerakote is applied via calibrated HVLP equipment at 0.5-2 mil thickness targeting maximum abrasion resistance. In-process DFT measurements confirm dimensional compliance on every part. The same formulation bonds to aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and titanium, enabling mixed-material assemblies in a single coating run.
Hardness Verification and Quality Inspection
Parts cure per the prescribed schedule to develop full 9H hardness. Multi-point final inspection verifies coating thickness, adhesion per ASTM D3359, and visual appearance. Certificate of Conformance documents all measurements. ISO 9001 quality records provide traceability for customer audits.
Proven Wear Protection for Industrial OEM
Wear protection performance is verified through standardized ASTM testing under ISO 9001 quality controls. Results are documented on your Certificate of Conformance with full lot traceability.
8,000+ wear cycles per mil
Validated against ASTM D4060 Taber abrasion standards used across industrial manufacturing. For OEM components facing particulate erosion, mechanical contact, and vibration wear, this performance extends service intervals and reduces the replacement frequency that drives unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
Wear cycles per mil (ASTM D4060)
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Weight Reduction for Oil and Gas Equipment
Thick coatings add mass to equipment transported to remote wellsites and offshore platforms. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Medical Device Components
Surgical instruments must be light enough for hours of precise use. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating without compromising protection. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Maritime Equipment
Heavy coatings add mass to marine hardware that affects vessel performance and handling. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils saves 200-400g per part versus powder coating. ISO 9001 certified.
Weight Reduction for Industrial OEM Components
Thick coatings add unnecessary mass to engineered equipment. Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils delivers 200-400g savings per part versus powder coating while preserving tolerances. ISO 9001 certified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Chemical conversion coating itself adds less than 1 micron of thickness, contributing virtually zero weight. More importantly, it enables the use of lightweight aluminum in corrosive automotive environments by providing a reliable corrosion barrier. When topped with Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils instead of powder coating at 4-6 mils, the total coating weight is significantly reduced, supporting the overall lightweighting strategy that performance and EV applications demand.
Cerakote's ceramic-polymer matrix creates a surface hardness of 9H on the pencil hardness scale, the highest rating available. This hardness resists scratching from contact with tools, hardware, adjacent components, and handling during assembly and service. Combined with 4,000 cycles per mil abrasion resistance and 160/160 inch-pound impact resistance, the coating maintains its protective and aesthetic properties under mechanical stress.
Passivation ensures the stainless substrate is clean and corrosion-resistant, while Cerakote provides a hard ceramic topcoat that resists scratching, abrasion, and impact. At 0.5-2 mils of Cerakote thickness, this stack handles wear far better than bare or passivated-only stainless while maintaining tight tolerances. For parts facing both corrosive environments and mechanical wear, this combination outperforms powder coating (4-6 mils) in both durability per mil and overall corrosion resistance.
Sour gas environments containing hydrogen sulfide cause sulfide stress cracking and rapid corrosion on unprotected metals. Polymer coating provides a continuous barrier that prevents H2S contact with the metal substrate. The coating flexibility accommodates the pressure and temperature cycling inherent in production operations without cracking that would expose the substrate. This protection extends equipment service life and reduces failure risk in sour gas environments.
We coat hydraulic cylinders, pump housings, valve bodies, bearing housings, gear assemblies, conveyor components, mixing equipment, and custom tooling. The same AS9100 and ISO 9001 process controls that govern our aerospace work apply to industrial projects, ensuring consistent coating quality regardless of application. Contact us with your component specifications for a technical assessment and quote.