Wear Protection for Aerospace
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
Wear Destroys Aerospace Components in Service
Vibration, erosion, and contact wear are constant
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Aerospace Wear Protection
Hardness and abrasion resistance without dimensional change
9H Pencil Hardness
ASTM D3363 verified. Ceramic matrix creates a hard, scratch-resistant surface that resists contact wear, tool marks, and handling damage throughout assembly and service life.
8,000+ Taber Abrasion Cycles
ASTM D4060 verified wear resistance. Protects against particulate erosion from sand, dust, and debris encountered during flight operations and ground handling.
160/160 in-lbs Impact Resistance
ASTM D2794 verified. Absorbs impact energy without cracking or delaminating. Critical for components exposed to FOD, tool drops, and ground handling contact.
Thin-Film Wear Protection
Full wear protection at 0.5-2 mils. No dimensional rework required. Components maintain fit and function specifications while gaining ceramic-level surface hardness.
Wear Protection Specifications
How We Apply Aerospace Wear Protection
Precision application for maximum hardness and adhesion
Surface Profiling & Preparation
Media blasting creates optimal mechanical bond profile. Substrate-specific protocols for aluminum, steel, and titanium. Critical wear surfaces identified and preparation optimized for maximum adhesion.
Ceramic Coating Application
Cerakote applied in controlled layers targeting wear-critical surfaces. Thickness verified at high-wear zones. H-Series formulations selected for maximum hardness and abrasion resistance.
Cure, Hardness Test & Document
Full-temperature cure for maximum ceramic cross-linking and hardness development. Post-cure pencil hardness verification. Adhesion testing. Certificate of Conformance with all test data under AS9100 traceability.
Verified Wear Performance Data
All hardness and abrasion claims verified through standardized ASTM testing under AS9100 process controls, not manufacturer estimates.
Measurable protection
Cerakote-coated aerospace components demonstrate 9H pencil hardness and 8,000+ Taber abrasion cycles, providing quantifiable wear protection data for engineering evaluation.
Taber abrasion cycles
Pencil hardness
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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
Protect Aerospace Parts From Wear
Send your wear requirements and part details. We respond within 24 hours with coating approach and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Individual part weight savings range from fractions of a gram to several grams depending on surface area. Across a full program with hundreds or thousands of coated components, the aggregate reduction is measurable in pounds. For aerospace programs where weight directly affects fuel burn and payload capacity, and for performance automotive where weight affects lap times, the cumulative benefit of thin-film Cerakote over thick-film alternatives contributes to overall system weight targets.
Medical device substrates receive controlled blasting at parameters selected to achieve surface cleanliness and profile without embedding contaminants. For implantable or fluid-contact devices, media selection avoids materials that could leave biocompatibility-affecting residue. Blast pressure is matched to the substrate, with thin-wall and delicate medical components processed at 40-60 PSI. Parts proceed directly to ultrasonic cleaning and coating to maintain surface condition.
Cerakote delivers 160/160 inch-pound impact resistance, meaning it withstands significant mechanical shock from both the coated side and reverse side without cracking, chipping, or delaminating. This dual-direction impact resistance is critical for components subject to drops, tool strikes, vibration, and mechanical loading during service. The coating flexes with the substrate rather than fracturing like brittle hard coatings.
Yes. We coat valve bodies, stems, seats, and trim components for corrosive service environments including sour gas applications. Passivation of stainless steel substrates followed by Cerakote ceramic topcoat creates a dual-layer defense against hydrogen sulfide and chloride attack. Our quality documentation supports NACE MR0175 compliance requirements for materials used in sour service.
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.