Abrasion and Wear Protection for Oil and Gas

Marine hardware develops salt crystal deposits, biological growth residue, and corrosion products in every crevice and internal feature. Ultrasonic cavitation dissolves and removes these contaminants from complex geometries that manual cleaning cannot reach. For maritime components being recoated, thorough ultrasonic cleaning removes all chloride contamination that would otherwise initiate corrosion under the new coating. This cleaning step is essential for achieving full coating life on marine hardware.

Passivation removes surface discoloration caused by free iron, heat tint from welding, and fabrication contamination, resulting in a cleaner, more uniform stainless surface. While passivation preserves the existing surface finish rather than changing it, the removal of contaminants often noticeably brightens the appearance. For parts needing specific colors or branded finishes, Cerakote over passivated stainless delivers hundreds of color options with Delta E 1.5 consistency.

Yes. All additive manufacturing post-processing for defense applications is performed within our ITAR-registered facility under controlled access. The same 40-60 PSI blasting, ultrasonic cleaning, and Cerakote application process applies, with the additional security controls required for defense technical data and components. Documentation meets both AS9100 and defense-specific quality requirements for full traceability of ITAR-controlled AM parts.

Yes. Machining fluids, cutting oils, and coolant residue are the most common contaminants on incoming aerospace parts. Ultrasonic cavitation penetrates into every surface feature including cross-drilled holes, internal channels, and thread roots to dislodge and dissolve these contaminants. Alkaline cleaning solutions emulsify and suspend petroleum-based fluids for removal. Post-cleaning rinse in deionized water ensures no cleaning solution residue remains. The entire cleaning process is documented under AS9100.

Yes, positively. A uniform blast profile creates a consistent surface texture that allows Cerakote to flow and level evenly during application. This produces a more uniform color appearance and smoother final finish compared to coating applied over uneven or inadequately prepared surfaces. For aesthetic-critical applications, blast media selection and pressure are tuned to achieve the specific surface texture that yields the desired finish appearance.