Corrosion Resistance for Defense

Yes. Paraffin wax deposits and mineral scale accumulate in flow passages, choke components, and valve internals, restricting flow and preventing coating adhesion. Ultrasonic cavitation combined with heated cleaning solutions dissolves paraffin while mechanically breaking down mineral scale deposits. For components with complex internal flow paths, ultrasonic cleaning is often the only effective method to achieve the substrate cleanliness required for Cerakote adhesion in recoating operations.

Yes. Performance and racing applications frequently require custom team colors, sponsor colors, and distinctive finishes. We match any target color to Delta E 1.5 using spectrophotometer verification. Cerakote's thin-film application at 0.5-2 mils adds minimal weight while providing color durability that survives heat, vibration, chemical exposure, and track debris that would damage conventional paint. Custom color formulations are retained for reorder consistency across race seasons.

Yes. Beyond autoclave steam cycles, medical devices face chemical sterilization with glutaraldehyde, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and enzymatic cleaning solutions. Cerakote's ceramic-polymer matrix resists this chemical exposure without softening, delamination, or color shift. For AM parts with their inherent surface porosity, the sealed Cerakote barrier also prevents sterilization chemicals from penetrating into the substrate, which would create contamination concerns on subsequent patient contact.

Additive manufactured parts, particularly metal AM in stainless steel and titanium, benefit from Cerakote's 3,000-hour salt spray protection to address the surface porosity and roughness inherent in as-printed parts. Our passivation and chemical conversion pre-treatments seal the substrate before Cerakote application, creating a comprehensive corrosion barrier. This makes AM parts viable for end-use applications in corrosive environments rather than just prototyping.

Yes. Engine bay components face operating temperatures, oil exposure, coolant contact, and road salt that would rapidly degrade raw AM surfaces. Cerakote H-Series provides chemical resistance and temperature stability for under-hood AM parts, while V-Series extends protection to exhaust-temperature applications up to 2,000 degrees F. Our 40-60 PSI blasting prepares AM surfaces without distorting the thin walls and complex geometries that make additive manufacturing valuable for automotive performance applications.