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.
Certified and compliant for your industry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
ColoradoKote coats pumps, valves, hydraulic cylinders, actuator housings, wear plates, and other industrial components that face corrosion, abrasion, and chemical exposure in service. Cerakote's 3,000-hour salt spray rating and 9H pencil hardness outperform traditional industrial coatings. Our production capacity and 14-day standard turnaround support recurring OEM production volumes.
Yes. We welcome facility tours and source inspections at our Johnstown, CO location. Tours allow you to see our coating lines, quality lab, surface preparation equipment, and chemical processing capabilities firsthand. For aerospace and defense customers, facility audits can be coordinated with our quality team. Contact us to schedule a visit at a time that works with our production schedule.
Passivation per ASTM A967 removes free iron and surface contaminants from stainless steel industrial components, restoring the chromium-rich passive layer that gives stainless its corrosion resistance. This is essential for equipment exposed to chemicals, moisture, and temperature cycling in industrial environments. The process adds no dimensional change, so press-fit assemblies, sealing surfaces, and threaded connections remain within specification.
We handle industrial passivation batch orders of varying sizes with a 14-day standard turnaround, plus 7-day and 3-day expedited options for production-critical schedules. Our track record of over 20,000 parts with zero quality issues means consistent results whether you are sending 50 pieces or 5,000. Contact us with your stainless alloy, quantity, and spec requirements for a detailed quote.
Stainless steel brackets, fasteners, and fixtures in aerospace assemblies benefit from passivation per ASTM A967 followed by Cerakote ceramic topcoat. Passivation restores the chromium oxide layer after machining or welding, and Cerakote adds 3,000-hour salt spray barrier protection on top. ColoradoKote performs both processes in-house under AS9100 quality controls, providing full traceability for each step in a single Certificate of Conformance.