Corrosion Protection for Industrial OEM
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
The Corrosion Problem in Industrial OEM
Where downtime costs thousands per hour
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Industrial Corrosion Protection
Outlasts powder coating by two to three times
Extended corrosion resistance
4,000+ hours salt spray resistance (ASTM B117) versus 1,000 to 2,000 hours for powder coating. Industrial components stay protected through years of chemical exposure, moisture contact, and wash-down cycles. Cerakote also eliminates the hazardous waste concerns associated with chrome plating.
Tolerance preservation at 0.5-2 mils
Thin-film application maintains tight clearances on precision assemblies. Threaded fasteners remain functional, bearing fits hold specification, and mating surfaces require no post-coating modification. Powder coating at 3-5 mils distorts these critical dimensions on industrial equipment.
ISO 9001 documented quality
Every coating parameter is documented under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Certificate of Conformance includes material batch numbers, application data, cure records, and inspection measurements. Documentation supports customer audit requirements and warranty traceability.
One coating for all industrial substrates
Cerakote bonds to aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and titanium without requiring separate processes or vendors. Consolidate multi-vendor procurement into one partner with one quality system. Color consistency at Delta E ≤1 eliminates visible variation between components made from different metals.
Corrosion Protection Specs for Industrial OEM
How We Deliver Corrosion Protection for Industrial
ISO 9001 quality controls from intake through final inspection and shipment
Industrial Surface Preparation
Components are cleaned via ultrasonic bath and degreased to remove oils, cutting fluids, and manufacturing contaminants. Tailored media blasting creates the surface profile required for maximum corrosion barrier adhesion. Masking protects threaded holes, bearing journals, O-ring grooves, and mating surfaces where zero buildup is required.
Corrosion Barrier Coating Application
Cerakote is applied via calibrated HVLP spray equipment at 0.5-2 mil thickness, building a continuous barrier against chemical and moisture exposure. The same formulation bonds to aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, eliminating the need for substrate-specific processes. In-process DFT measurements confirm thickness compliance.
Quality Inspection and Documentation
Multi-point final inspection verifies coating thickness, adhesion per ASTM D3359, color consistency, and visual appearance. Certificate of Conformance documents all measurements, material batch numbers, and process parameters. ISO 9001 quality records provide full traceability for customer audits.
Proven Corrosion Protection for Industrial OEM
Corrosion protection performance is verified through standardized ASTM testing under ISO 9001 quality controls. Every production batch is documented, and results are included on your Certificate of Conformance with full lot traceability for audit purposes.
4,000+ hours salt spray resistance
Validated against ASTM B117, the industry standard for evaluating corrosion protection in aggressive environments. For industrial OEMs, this translates to years of protection on equipment exposed to chemicals, moisture, and wash-down conditions. Customers can specify additional chemical resistance testing per ASTM D1308.
Hours salt spray resistance (ASTM B117)
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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
Chemical conversion coating adds less than 1 micron of thickness and virtually zero measurable weight to aluminum components. This makes it the ideal corrosion treatment when weight reduction is a design driver. Compare this to anodizing (0.5-3 mils) or powder coating (4-6 mils), both of which add meaningful weight on high-volume or large-surface-area parts. Even with a Cerakote topcoat at 0.5-2 mils, total buildup stays minimal.
Yes. Medical device OEMs often require precise brand color matching on instrument handles, device housings, and equipment panels. Our spectrophotometer-verified matching to Delta E 1.5 ensures your devices maintain consistent brand identity across production lots and reorders. Cerakote's durability through sterilization and clinical use preserves brand appearance far longer than paint or pad printing alternatives.
Maritime hardware faces continuous salt exposure, making blast preparation especially critical. We blast marine components to SSPC-SP 10 near-white cleanliness, removing all chloride contamination, oxidation, and prior coating residue. The 2-4 mil anchor profile provides maximum adhesion surface for Cerakote, which then delivers salt spray resistance exceeding 3,000 hours. For marine applications, we recommend blast preparation followed by chromate-free conversion coating and Cerakote for the most durable corrosion protection stack.
Passivation is the lightest corrosion treatment available for stainless steel because it adds zero thickness and zero weight. It works by optimizing the material's own passive layer rather than adding a coating. For applications where additional protection beyond passivation is needed without bulk, the passivation plus Cerakote stack at 0.5-2 mils provides 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance, roughly one-third the thickness and weight of a powder coat system at 4-6 mils.
Yes. Our spectrophotometer-verified color matching creates a documented color standard for your program that we reference on every production run. Delta E within 1.5 ensures parts coated today match parts coated months or years from now. This level of consistency matters for aircraft cabin interiors, branded equipment, and any application where batch-to-batch color variation is unacceptable.