Weight Reduction for Industrial OEM
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
The Weight Problem in Industrial Equipment
Where coating mass impacts equipment performance
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Industrial Weight Reduction
Thin-film protection that preserves design tolerances
200-400g savings per component
Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils replaces powder coating at 3-5 mils, removing measurable coating weight from each component. Across multi-component assemblies with dozens of coated parts, the cumulative savings reduce total equipment weight and improve handling characteristics.
Tolerance preservation on precision fits
A 1 mil application adds only 0.001 inches per side, maintaining bearing fits, thread class tolerances, and mating surface specifications. Pump housings, valve bodies, and hydraulic fittings coat to dimension without post-coating machining or thread chasing.
ISO 9001 documented quality
Every coating parameter is documented under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Certificate of Conformance includes DFT measurements, material batch numbers, and inspection results. Weight data is recorded for production lots requiring documented mass verification.
Multi-substrate single-vendor convenience
Cerakote bonds to aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and titanium. Mixed-material assemblies coat under a single work order with consistent thickness and weight documentation across all substrates. One vendor replaces the multiple coating suppliers that thick-film processes require.
Weight Reduction Specs for Industrial OEM
How We Deliver Weight Reduction for OEM Parts
Controlled thin-film application with full lot traceability
Substrate Evaluation and Surface Preparation
Components are assessed for substrate composition and dimensional requirements. Ultrasonic cleaning removes production oils and cutting fluids. Tailored media blasting creates the surface profile for maximum adhesion. Masking protects threaded holes, bearing journals, mating surfaces, and datum features where zero buildup is required.
Thin-Film Coating Application
Cerakote is applied via calibrated HVLP equipment targeting 0.5-2 mils. In-process DFT measurements confirm thickness at multiple points per part, ensuring uniform coverage without excess buildup on precision surfaces. The same formulation bonds to aluminum, steel, and stainless steel without separate processes.
Inspection and Weight Documentation
Multi-point final inspection verifies coating thickness, adhesion per ASTM D3359, and visual appearance. Pre- and post-coating weight measurements are recorded when required by your engineering specifications. Certificate of Conformance documents all measurements under ISO 9001 quality controls.
Verified Weight Savings for Industrial OEM
Weight reduction performance is verified through gravimetric analysis and DFT measurement on production lots. ISO 9001 documentation captures coating thickness and weight data for your quality records and engineering verification.
200-400g savings per part vs powder coating
At 0.5-2 mils versus 3-5 mils, each component carries a fraction of the coating weight while retaining 4,000+ hours salt spray resistance and chip resistance 2-3x superior to powder coating. For OEM production runs, consistent thin-film application maintains weight targets across every lot.
Weight savings vs powder coating
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Every part is solvent-cleaned and degreased, then media-blasted at 80-100 PSI with blast media selected for the specific substrate material. Aluminum, titanium, steel, and polymer substrates each receive tailored preparation to create the optimal surface profile for Cerakote adhesion. For parts requiring maximum corrosion protection, we apply chemical conversion coating and passivation before Cerakote, running the full stack under our AS9100 quality system.
Yes. Medical devices often incorporate elastomeric seals, grips, and dampening elements bonded to metal substrates. Polymer coating bridges the rubber-to-metal transition zone, providing corrosion protection on the metal while maintaining adhesion at the interface where differential thermal expansion creates stress. Rigid coatings crack at these transitions, exposing the substrate to sterilization chemicals and body fluids. Polymer coating accommodates the movement at these interfaces throughout the device service life.
Yes. Chemical conversion coating per MIL-DTL-5541 is widely used on automotive aluminum parts including intake manifolds, brackets, suspension components, and housings. The sub-micron layer provides corrosion protection and serves as an ideal primer for topcoats. For performance and racing applications, pairing chem conversion with Cerakote delivers 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance at just 0.5-2 mils, far thinner than powder coating's 4-6 mils.
Blasting creates a mechanical anchor profile of 2-4 mils that gives Cerakote physical bonding sites on the substrate surface. On defense hardware subjected to impact, vibration, and thermal cycling, this mechanical bond is essential for coating survival. Parts that skip proper blast preparation or receive inadequate profile depth show adhesion failures under field conditions. ColoradoKote documents adhesion pull-off values per ASTM D4541 to verify bond strength meets specification.
Cerakote withstands the combination of high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive fluids found in downhole environments. The coating's molecular barrier provides 3,000 hours of salt spray resistance per ASTM B117, and its temperature rating extends to 2,000°F for high-heat series formulations. Chemical resistance to H2S, CO2, and brine solutions protects tool surfaces between service intervals.