Abrasion and Wear Protection for Oil and Gas
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
The Wear Problem in Oil and Gas
Sand erosion and particle impact never stop
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Oil and Gas Wear Protection
Erosion resistance with corrosion protection built in
Sand and particle erosion resistance
8,000+ wear cycles per mil (ASTM D4060) protects pump internals, choke valves, and flow control surfaces against sand and proppant erosion. At 9H pencil hardness, the coating resists particle impact that chips and flakes traditional hard chrome plating, creating debris that damages downstream equipment.
Tolerance preservation at 0.5-2 mils
Thin-film application maintains the tight dimensional tolerances critical for valve seats, seal surfaces, and threaded connections. Components coat to specification without post-coating machining. Chrome plating and other thick-film alternatives alter these dimensions, requiring additional rework.
ISO 9001 documented quality
Every coating parameter is documented under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Certificate of Conformance includes DFT measurements, adhesion data, and material batch records. Lot traceability connects each part to coating specifications for your quality records.
Combined erosion and corrosion protection
A single Cerakote layer delivers abrasion resistance alongside 4,000+ hours salt spray resistance (ASTM B117). Equipment in sour gas service faces simultaneous erosion and H2S corrosion. Cerakote addresses both failure modes without the environmental concerns of hexavalent chrome plating.
Wear Specs for Oil and Gas Applications
How We Deliver Wear Protection for Oil & Gas
Controlled application with full lot traceability
Substrate Evaluation and Surface Preparation
Components are evaluated for substrate composition, operating environment, and dimensional requirements. Carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloy substrates each receive tailored cleaning and media blasting to create the surface profile for maximum wear coating adhesion. Masking protects threads, seal surfaces, and bearing areas.
Erosion-Resistant Coating Application
Cerakote is applied via calibrated HVLP equipment at 0.5-2 mil thickness targeting maximum abrasion and erosion resistance on flow-path surfaces. In-process DFT measurements confirm dimensional compliance on every part. The coating provides combined wear and corrosion protection in a single layer.
Inspection and Documentation
Multi-point final inspection verifies coating thickness, adhesion, and visual appearance against order specifications. Certificate of Conformance documents all measurements for your quality records. ISO 9001:2015 traceability connects each part to material batch numbers, application parameters, and cure conditions.
Proven Wear Protection for Oil and Gas
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. For oil and gas equipment facing sand erosion, proppant impact, and high-velocity particulate flow, this performance extends service intervals and reduces the equipment failures that generate hundreds of thousands in daily lost production.
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
Protect Your Equipment Surfaces
Send your specs for a wear protection RFP. We respond within 24 hours with pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Provide the substrate material, part dimensions and quantity, desired Cerakote series (H-Series, Elite, or V-Series), color requirements, any masking locations, applicable specifications or drawings, and your required turnaround time. Photos or CAD files help us assess complexity. Standard turnaround is 14 days, with 3-day and 7-day expedited available. We respond within 24 business hours with a technical approach, pricing, and confirmed lead time.
Standard passivation turnaround is 14 days, with 7-day and 3-day expedited options to match seasonal agricultural equipment production schedules. We handle batch orders of all sizes and maintain consistent processing quality, backed by over 20,000 parts with zero quality issues. For operations running both stainless and aluminum components, we can process both materials under one roof to simplify your supply chain.
Yes. Hydraulic fittings on agricultural equipment face external chemical exposure from fertilizers and herbicides while enduring vibration and pressure cycling during field operation. Polymer coating provides flexible corrosion protection that survives these combined stresses. The coating also resists hydraulic fluid contact on external surfaces, preventing the corrosion and pitting that leads to fitting failures and costly hydraulic leaks during critical planting and harvest operations when equipment downtime is most expensive.
Yes. AM parts deployed in industrial chemical environments benefit from Cerakote's broad chemical resistance across acids, bases, solvents, and petroleum products. The coating seals AM surface porosity that would otherwise allow chemical penetration into the substrate. For polymer AM parts, this chemical barrier is especially valuable because raw PA12 and PA11 absorb moisture and some chemicals. For metal AM parts, the coating prevents corrosion initiation at surface porosity sites.
Individual part weight savings range from fractions of a gram to several grams depending on surface area. Across a full program with hundreds or thousands of coated components, the aggregate reduction is measurable in pounds. For aerospace programs where weight directly affects fuel burn and payload capacity, and for performance automotive where weight affects lap times, the cumulative benefit of thin-film Cerakote over thick-film alternatives contributes to overall system weight targets.