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CERAKOTE VS
Cerakote heads-up against common finishes found in a variety of industries.
See how Cerakote stacks-up and is the undisputed champion of performance finishes.
CERAKOTE SHOTGUN TEST
See what happens when a steel panel coated with Cerakote is shot with a 1 oz. shotgun slug in this real-world flexibility test.
CERAKOTE VS. ANODIZING
Cerakote doesn’t affect fatigue properties of aluminum alloys
Due to chemicals used in the process, anodizing offers a very limited color selection while Cerakote offers over 200 unique colors. Unlike anodizing that is known for its drastic color inconsistencies, Cerakote colors are held to a consistency standard of a Delta E of 1 or less. Cerakote does NOT detrimentally impact the fatigue properties of aluminum alloys while anodizing creates a brittle and porous oxide layer and tensile residual stress. Environmentally, Cerakote does not contain any heavy metals and is VOC exempt in all 50 US states. Some anodizing processes release hexavalent chromium, which is a powerful carcinogen, into the environment.
CERAKOTE VS. CORROSION
The Ultimate Corrosion Test
We put Cerakote, as well as other leading finishes, up against the Salt Chamber for the ultimate corrosion test. How long will these finishes last? Watch what happens and find out who Finishes Strong.
CERAKOTE VS. BLUEING
Tested in The Elements.
To show how Cerakote stacks up to traditional blueing we set up a 15 month time-lapse in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. Using two identical bolt-action rifles as our test subject, there was one clear winner: Cerakote.
CERAKOTE VS. HIGH-TEMP POWDER
The Cerakote Advantage
When seeking performance, looks and temperature stability, there is only one coating that stands on the podium for all three at once. Cerakote’s high-temperature coatings are the ultimate solution for parts such as exhausts, headers, turbos and manifolds.
CERAKOTE VS. NITRIDE
CERAKOTE VS. NITRIDE
In a head-to-head test, Cerakote was put up against Nitride in a salt chamber to see which would be the most corrosion-resistant. Each barrel was placed in the salt chamber and after just 8 hours the Nitride finish barrel began to show signs of corrosion. As the test went on, it took a whopping 1,206 hours to show any signs of corrosion.
CERAKOTE VS. PVD
330 Times the Corrosion Protection
In a salt chamber test to simulate corrosion over time, Cerakote Elite outperformed PVD with 330 times the corrosion protection. These results also exceed military standards by over 40 times. Cerakote is a superior performance finish to PVD, at a lower price point, and is made in the USA..
CERAKOTE VS. TEFLON®
Cerakote Elite Blackout, Teflon® Black 958G and Teflon® Metallic Black 420G coated bolts and hex nuts went heads-up in the salt chamber to see which would outlast the other.
Rust was observed on both of the Teflon® bolts after 24 hours in the salt fog chamber. Per Cerakote standard ASTM D610, the Teflon® Metallic coated items reached 3% red-rust and were left in the chamber for later comparison. At 48 hours, the Teflon® Black items reached 3% red-rust and were also left in chamber for later comparison. Zero rust was observed on the Cerakoted items.
CERAKOTE VS. XYLAN®
We put Cerakote Elite Blackout and Xylan® coated bolts and hex nuts in the salt chamber to test who would finish strong against red-rust corrosion. At 540 hours, the Xylan® coated items reached, per Cerakote Standard ASTM D610, 3% red-rust on the body of the bolts and were left in chamber for later comparison. The Xylan® coated items were pulled from chamber at 1,871 hours due to excessive corrosion. At 4,000 hours, the test was concluded and the Cerakoted items had yet to reach 3% red-rust. Cerakote Blackout corrosion performance showed an 87% improvement over Xylan®
Cerakote is a performance coating known for its high-quality look, feel, and durability. Our inorganic formulations allow for maximum durability, excellent UV stability, extreme chemical resistance, and consistency across multiple substrates. We work with our customers around the world on customized solutions to solve industry problems and help them provide new marketable products…
Archery is an industry that extracts every foot per second of speed possible, where even a slight vibration of the hand can make a difference, and weight reduction is gold. You want a finish that is as tough as your hunt. A finish that will last through the harshest elements of the backcountry, as well as rigorous use on the range.
Luxurious color and a striking finish that never fades.
At Cerakote, we believe beautiful, luxurious finishes shouldn’t involve complicated applications. Other industry coatings are costly, potentially dangerous, and often provide hit or miss results. That’s why our ceramic based coatings can be easily applied using equipment your factory probably already has
Unmatched Corrosion Protection..
Regardless of what you’re looking for in your fitness equipment, Cerakote offers the premium performance finish you need for world-class corrosion protect, wear resistance, chemical resistance as well as limitless customization possibilities. Leading fitness equipment manufacturers across the world are choosing Cerakote to finish strong!
When performance, beauty, color and cost matter.
Cerakote is an ultra-durable ceramic finish ideal for kitchen and bath fixtures. It allows greater design potential without sacrificing performance. Cerakote’s broad range extends from bright whites to unique metallic finishes, making it possible for your fixtures to fit seamlessly into every design style.
Cerakote combines the performance qualities expected in a commercial setting with the look and feel of a bespoke hospitality design. It is impervious…
Additive manufacturing/3D printing is one of the fastest-growing manufacturing technologies for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries. 3D Printers all over the world are printing with different types of polymers to create new parts in shorter time frames and with cost reductions that would never have been achievable with traditional manufacturing methods.
As additive manufacturing continues to grow in different industries, companies must evaluate…
Looking to protect or restore your fishing gear? Cerakote’s line of professional coatings are the perfect solution for both manufactures and fishing enthusiasts alike. Common finishes found in the fishing industry continuously create issues both at the manufacturing level and in the field. Cerakote’s thin filmed ceramic polymer coatings provide lifetime performance all in a premium finish.
Professional anglers looking to extend the life of their fishing reels, rods, and gear can depend on Cerakote’s industry leading coatings for restoration projects or maintenance.
Cerakote is the global leader in the manufacturing of thin-film automotive ceramic coatings. More OEM, aftermarket, and custom shops choose Cerakote for its industry leading performance. Our coatings are used by some of the most notable brands in the automotive world.
What started as a quest to develop a high temperature coating turned into producing the highest quality ceramic based thin film automotive coatings in the world. Cerakote’s unique properties…
When shopping for mountain or road bicycles, many cyclists can agree that the overall weight of the bike is one of its more important purchasing attributes. Cerakote has a single coat paint application that yields a weight reduction of 80-100 grams (on average) when compared to powder coat or other paint-based coating applications.
Most road bikes, especially mountain bikes, are exposed to rugged wear and tear. Cerakote’s one-time finish application along with…
Tight tolerance parts such as threads and valves are generally left uncoated due to the tolerance limitations of thick paints, powder coatings and plasma spray. This leaves the most critical areas of your operation exposed and unprotect. Not only does Cerakote have the industries leading corrosion protections, it is applied the entire part (external and internal without the need for expensive masking), including the most difficult threads, valves, and impellers…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes all residential, public and commercial or industrial applications
DETAILS FOR CERAKOTE STORAGE
At Cerakote, we stand behind our products. We warranty all Cerakote products for 12 months from the date of shipment. To ensure you receive the highest quality product, every lot number of Cerakote gets tested for consistency and goes through our Quality Control Lab for review of Color, Gloss, and Viscosity.
If you are having issues with Cerakote product and we determine it to be defective, we will replace the coating or fully refund the original price of purchase.
PRO TIPS FOR SHELF LIFE
- Order coating only as needed (this will help with over stocking materials and minimize expired product).
- Periodically agitate bottles of Cerakote that have been shelved for long periods of time (this will aid in ease of agitation for future use).
WHAT IS MIL THICKNESS? HOW DOES IT AFFECT CERAKOTE?
A “mil” is a unique unit of measurement used to determine coating thickness. Special instruments called Mil or Coating Thickness Gauges are used to measure mil thickness. How thick is one mil? An average credit card is 30 mils thick. One mil is 1/30th of the thickness of a credit card!
Note: A mil is 1/1000th of an inch. A mil is NOT equal to 1 mm.
What is a Mil?
The mil thickness of a coating not only affects the appearance of Cerakote coatings, it can also affect the performance and protective qualities. A coating with a mil thickness that is too thin may have less than 100% coverage leaving the substrate vulnerable to corrosion. A coating that is too thick can have lessened overall durability. It is important to always strive for the correct mil thickness when applying Cerakote.
Coating Thickness Gauge
We highly recommend using the Cerakote mil Thickness Gauge to check for proper coverage of parts sprayed. The gauge we offer works on ferrous metals such as cast iron, carbon, and stainless steel, as well as non-ferrous metals, like aluminum.