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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
When every gram counts, chemical conversion coating is the corrosion treatment of choice for aluminum. At less than 1 micron thick, it adds no measurable weight while still delivering 168-240+ hours of salt spray resistance (Type I, ASTM B117). For applications needing more protection, the conversion coating plus Cerakote stack delivers 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance at 0.5-2 mils total, roughly one-third the thickness and weight of conventional powder coating at 4-6 mils.
Passivation alone restores stainless steel's natural corrosion resistance by maximizing surface chromium. Adding a Cerakote topcoat extends protection to 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance (ASTM B117) and adds wear resistance for components exposed to sand, debris, and rough handling in field conditions. The 0.5-2 mil Cerakote layer also offers color-coding and camouflage options with Delta E 1.5 consistency across production batches.
ColoradoKote holds the complete certification stack of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registration, and Cerakote Advanced Applicator status, a combination most applicators cannot match. We also perform chemical conversion, passivation, sandblasting, and ultrasonic cleaning in-house, consolidating your supply chain to one vendor. With 20,000+ parts and zero quality escapes, we deliver the consistency and documentation that specification-driven industries require.
Polymer coatings resist a broad range of acids, bases, solvents, petroleum products, and process chemicals encountered in industrial environments. The specific chemical resistance profile depends on the polymer formulation selected for your application. We evaluate your chemical exposure conditions and select the formulation that provides the required resistance. For chemical tank internals, pipe fittings, and valve components, polymer coating provides flexible protection that survives thermal cycling and vibration.
ITAR registration is a federal requirement for any company handling defense articles or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. ColoradoKote's ITAR registration means we can receive, process, and return controlled components without creating compliance exposure for your program. Combined with AS9100 quality management, we provide the documentation rigor defense procurement requires.