Corrosion Resistance for Defense

Yes. We generate First Article Inspection (FAI) reports per AS9102 when required by your purchase order or quality agreement. FAI reports document coating thickness, adhesion, color consistency (Delta E measurement), and visual inspection results for the initial production unit. All data is recorded on calibrated instruments with traceable serial numbers. FAI documentation ships with the first article or is available electronically.

Send us a physical sample, Pantone chip, RAL number, or digital color specification and we develop a custom Cerakote formulation matched to within Delta E 1.5. We produce sample panels for your approval before production coating begins. The approved color standard is documented and stored for future orders, ensuring repeatability whether you reorder in six months or three years.

Yes. Complex internal passages, including cross-drilled holes, cooling channels, manifold circuits, and flow paths, are exactly where ultrasonic cleaning excels. Cavitation occurs wherever the cleaning solution reaches, providing uniform cleaning action inside passages that manual methods, spray systems, and even high-pressure flush cannot effectively clean. This capability is critical for industrial components where internal cleanliness directly affects function and coating quality.

Cerakote application does not introduce hydrogen into the substrate, unlike electroplating processes that carry embrittlement risk on high-strength steels (above Rockwell C 39). Surface preparation uses media blasting at 80-100 PSI rather than acid pickling, further eliminating hydrogen exposure. This makes Cerakote a safer alternative to chrome and cadmium plating on critical oilfield components where embrittlement-induced failure is a safety concern.

We offer 7-day and 3-day expedited passivation for defense stainless steel orders beyond our 14-day standard turnaround. For programs with mixed-material requirements, we can passivate stainless and apply chemical conversion coating to aluminum components simultaneously in our facility. This single-source capability eliminates the logistics overhead of coordinating multiple vendors on tight defense timelines.