Custom Powder Coating Solutions

What is Cerakote?

Go beyond a standard finish. Cerakote is a premium, polymer-ceramic composite coating that forms a permanent, ultra-durable ceramic layer on your product. Unlike traditional finishes that wear away, Cerakote chemically bonds with the surface to create a tough barrier that protects against scratches, rust, and the elements. Whether for your automotive parts or outdoor gear, our Cerakote service offers superior defense, exceptional longevity, and the freedom to customize your items with a vibrant, lasting color

Key properties

Superior hardness and durability: The ceramic base provides a surface that is exceptionally resistant to abrasion, scratches, and impact, often outperforming traditional finishes like bluing, anodizing, or powder coating.
Corrosion resistance: Cerakote is highly resistant to corrosion from moisture, rust, and salt spray, making it ideal for products exposed to harsh environments.
High-temperature resistance: Some Cerakote products, particularly the Glacier and H-series, can withstand very high temperatures without losing their protective properties.
Chemical resistance: The coating is resistant to many chemicals and solvents, providing a reliable protective barrier.
Hydrophobic properties: The finish repels water and other liquids, which helps keep items clean and prevents grime from sticking.
Thin-film application: Cerakote is applied as a very thin layer—often just 1 mil (one-thousandth of an inch) thick. This is a benefit for applications like firearms or tight-fitting components, where a thicker coating could interfere with functionality.
Customizable aesthetics: It is available in a vast range of colors and can be applied in various patterns, allowing for significant customization.

Cerakote Applications

The original and still one of the most common uses for Cerakote is in the firearm industry, where it is used to protect and customize:

External components: Receivers, slides, barrels, and handguards are coated for maximum protection against the elements and heavy use.
Internal parts: The thin-film nature of Cerakote is ideal for internal parts where close tolerances are a concern. It can act as a lubricant and reduce friction.
Magazines and accessories: Custom finishes are applied to magazines, sights, and optics.

Automotive: Cerakote is used on car and motorcycle parts to handle extreme heat and provide long-lasting cosmetic finishes.

High-temperature components: Exhaust systems, headers, turbos, and engine parts are coated with heat-resistant Cerakote series to protect against thermal shock and corrosion.
Engine parts: Intake manifolds, valve covers, and other engine components get a durable, protective, and colorful finish.
Wheels and trim: Calipers, wheels, and exterior plastic trim can be protected from brake dust, chemicals, and UV fading.

Sporting and outdoor equipment: The corrosion-resistant and durable properties of Cerakote make it popular for gear exposed to harsh conditions.

Knives and tools: Enhances the durability and corrosion resistance of blades and tool handles.
Fishing gear: Protects reels, rods, and other equipment from rust and abrasion, particularly in saltwater environments.
Bicycles: Bike frames and parts can be coated for a tough, custom-colored finish.

Consumer electronics and goods: Cerakote's durability and wide array of colors are used to protect and personalize everyday items.

Watches and wearables: Provides a hard, abrasion-resistant finish for a sleek look.
Eyeglasses: Adds a durable and stylish finish to frames.
Flashlights and tools: Extends the lifespan of industrial and consumer tools.

Industrial manufacturing: In manufacturing, Cerakote is used for its functional properties in high-wear environments.

3D printed parts: Coating parts made from SLA and SLS printers adds mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and color.
Tooling and fixtures: Reduces wear and friction in manufacturing tools.
Electronic parts: Provides an electrical barrier for specific electronic components.

Custom Powder Coating Solutions

What is Cerakote?

Cerakote Applications

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