Weight Reduction for Maritime
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
The Weight Problem in Marine Equipment
Where coating mass affects vessel balance
The challenge
Harsh environments demand coatings that hold.
The solution
ColoradoKote ceramic coating stops corrosion cold.
Why Cerakote for Maritime Weight Reduction
Thin-film saltwater protection at reduced mass
200-400g savings per marine component
Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils replaces powder coating at 3-5 mils, reducing coating mass on deck hardware, fittings, and fasteners. Across hundreds of components per vessel, the cumulative savings improve topside weight distribution and reduce installation handling effort.
Dimensional precision on fittings
A 1 mil application adds only 0.001 inches per side, maintaining thread tolerances and mating surface specifications on marine hardware. Parts coat to dimension without post-coating modification, preserving the fit that saltwater-grade connections require.
ISO 9001 quality documentation
Certificate of Conformance includes DFT measurements, material batch numbers, and inspection results. Documented quality supports marine equipment manufacturer compliance requirements and provides traceability for warranty programs.
Galvanic isolation on mixed metals
Cerakote bonds to stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze, the dissimilar metals commonly combined in marine assemblies. The ceramic barrier isolates contact surfaces to reduce galvanic corrosion risk while adding minimal coating weight compared to thicker isolation methods.
Weight Reduction Specs for Maritime
How We Deliver Weight Reduction for Marine
Substrate-specific preparation for saltwater-grade thin-film coating
Surface Preparation for Marine Substrates
Ultrasonic cleaning removes salt deposits, marine oils, and surface contaminants. Degreasing and tailored media blasting create the surface profile for maximum adhesion on stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze substrates. Masking protects threads, mating surfaces, and functional areas.
Thin-Film Coating Application
Cerakote is applied via calibrated HVLP equipment at 0.5-2 mil thickness. In-process DFT measurements confirm uniform coverage without excess buildup on precision fittings. Multi-substrate compatibility means all components in a mixed-metal assembly coat under a single work order.
Inspection and Documentation
Final inspection verifies coating thickness, adhesion, and visual appearance. Certificate of Conformance documents all measurements and material batch records. ISO 9001 quality controls ensure consistent coating weight across production lots.
Verified Weight Savings for Marine Parts
Weight savings are verified through DFT measurement and gravimetric analysis. ISO 9001 documentation captures coating thickness and weight data for your engineering and quality records.
200-400g savings per part vs powder coating
At 0.5-2 mils versus 3-5 mils, each marine component carries less coating mass while retaining 4,000+ hours salt spray resistance for continuous saltwater exposure. Chip resistance 2-3x superior to powder coating maintains the protective barrier under deck handling and rigging contact.
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
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.
Yes. We operate dedicated low-pressure blasting at 40-60 PSI specifically for thin-wall, delicate, and additive manufacturing substrates. Reduced pressure prevents warping, peening damage, and dimensional distortion while still creating adequate surface profile for coating adhesion. Media selection is adjusted alongside pressure to match the substrate. This capability is critical for AM parts, medical devices, and precision aerospace components where dimensional integrity is non-negotiable.
Sprayer components including pump housings, valve bodies, boom fittings, and nozzle assemblies face direct chemical contact with agricultural chemicals that corrode unprotected metal quickly. Polymer coating provides a continuous chemical barrier with flexibility to accommodate vibration from field operation and thermal expansion from sun exposure. Unlike paint that chips and flakes under these conditions, polymer coating maintains its barrier integrity through seasons of agricultural chemical exposure.
Cerakote adds 0.5-2 mils (12.7-50.8 microns) per coated surface. This is documented and predictable, so your design team can account for coating thickness in the AM build file. For features requiring zero buildup, such as mating surfaces, bearing bores, and threaded interfaces, we apply precision masking before coating. Low-pressure blasting at 40-60 PSI removes material peaks without measurable dimensional reduction on properly designed AM geometries.
Yes. Ultrasonic cleaning, sandblasting, custom color matching, Cerakote application, and polymer coating are all performed in our Johnstown, Colorado facility under a single AS9100 quality system. This single-source approach means your parts never leave our controlled environment between process steps. One purchase order, one quality system, one Certificate of Conformance covering the complete finishing process. This eliminates the shipping damage, contamination, and documentation gaps inherent in multi-vendor supply chains.