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
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.
Raw AM parts typically exhibit Ra 8-15 micrometers depending on build orientation and process. Our post-processing sequence, controlled blasting at 40-60 PSI followed by Cerakote application at 0.5-2 mils, reduces surface roughness to below 3 micrometers. This transformation converts rough, porous AM surfaces into smooth, sealed, production-quality finishes with the added benefits of corrosion protection exceeding 3,000 hours salt spray and abrasion resistance of 4,000 cycles per mil.
No. Ultrasonic cleaning is a non-contact process. Cavitation dislodges contaminants through energy transfer in the cleaning solution, not mechanical contact with the part surface. Parts exit the cleaning process with the same dimensions, surface finish, and material properties they entered with. This makes ultrasonic cleaning safe for precision components, thin-wall parts, polished surfaces, and delicate AM geometries where any dimensional or surface change is unacceptable.
Yes. Optics housings and electronic enclosures require particulate-free surfaces for both coating adhesion and contamination control. Ultrasonic cavitation removes particles from recessed features, ventilation slots, and connector interfaces that manual cleaning cannot reliably reach. Cleaning solution chemistry is selected to be safe for the specific materials in the assembly. Parts are handled in clean conditions after ultrasonic cleaning to prevent recontamination before coating.
We offer MIL-DTL-5541 Type I and Type II chemical conversion coating for industrial aluminum equipment and components. Type I provides 168-240+ hours of salt spray resistance (ASTM B117), while Type II offers 96-168+ hours using non-chromate chemistry. Both create a sub-micron layer that protects against corrosion while serving as an excellent primer for topcoat adhesion in harsh industrial environments.