Wear Protection for Defense

Yes. The combination of 3,000 hours salt spray resistance (ASTM B117) and 4,000 abrasion cycles per mil (ASTM D4060) makes Cerakote effective on shaft couplings, through-hull fittings, steering components, and trim tab hardware. Elite Series with its ~0.11 coefficient of friction adds dry lubrication to moving parts in wet environments. V-Series handles exhaust risers and manifolds at temperatures up to 2,000 degrees F.

Medical devices require thorough removal of machining fluids, particulate debris, and handling contamination before coating application. Ultrasonic cavitation reaches contaminants in the complex geometries typical of medical instruments and devices, including lumens, articulating joints, and textured surfaces. Cleaning solution is selected for biocompatibility and substrate compatibility. Verification confirms surfaces are clean to the standard required for the device classification and intended use.

Every defense order ships with a Certificate of Conformance documenting material batch numbers, application parameters, cure temperatures, and all inspection measurements. First Article Inspection (FAI) reports per AS9102 are generated when required by your purchase order. All documentation is maintained under our AS9100 and ITAR-compliant quality system, with records retained per defense contract requirements.

Each AM medical device order ships with a Certificate of Conformance documenting coating formulation, lot traceability, thickness measurements, adhesion results, and surface finish verification. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality system maintains controlled records that support FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and EU MDR requirements. For AM-specific documentation, we also record the incoming part condition, blast parameters at 40-60 PSI, and before/after surface roughness measurements to provide complete post-processing traceability.

Cerakote is fully cured at 250-300 degrees F (H-Series and Elite) during application, and the ceramic-polymer matrix is chemically stable after curing. Outgassing is minimal and can be characterized through testing per your specific cleanroom or vacuum requirements. For aerospace and medical applications with outgassing specifications, we recommend discussing your threshold values during the quoting process so we can provide relevant test data or arrange third-party testing.