Cerakote Services at CPI
What is it?
Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic-based coating engineered to provide exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic versatility. Unlike traditional paints or powder coatings, Cerakote bonds at a microscopic level to create a hard, protective layer that withstands abrasion, chemicals, and extreme environments. Available in a wide range of colors and finishes, it delivers both performance and customization, making it a trusted solution across industries including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defense, and consumer products.
Why Choose Cerakote?
Unmatched Durability
Resistance to wear, corrosion, and abrasion. Demonstrates 9H hardness and maintains performance for over 5,000 cycles per mil. At just 1 mil thickness, Cerakote coatings surpass 4,000 hours of salt spray corrosion testing without failure.
Enhanced Performance
Thermal and chemical stability under extreme conditions. Cerakote offers coatings capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1,800 °F, withstanding both thermal cycling and thermal shock.
Precision Application
Ultra-thin film ensures tight tolerances are maintained. Cerakote can be applied to high-performance superalloys and intricate parts without compromising mechanical dimensions or functionality.
Why Choose CPI?
Certified Expertise – Our team is trained and certified by Cerakote, ensuring every finish meets the highest industry standards.
Robotic Precision – With two state-of-the-art robotic application cells, CPI delivers consistent, repeatable finishes on both small and large production runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency that manual spraying alone cannot achieve.
Complete Service Approach – From prep and masking to application and inspection, CPI manages every step of the process with care and accountability.
Industries Served
Manufacturing & OEM
Cerakote offers manufacturers and OEMs a durable, thin-film ceramic coating that enhances corrosion resistance, wear performance, and thermal stability.
Automotive & Aerospace
Cerakote is ideal for automotive and aerospace applications because it delivers exceptional corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and lightweight protection.
Consumer Products
Cerakote enhances consumer products with a premium, long-lasting finish that provides superior durability, scratch resistance, and customizable aesthetics.
Defense & Tactical
Cerakote is trusted in the defense and tactical industry for its unmatched durability, corrosion resistance, and low-visibility finishes that perform in the harshest environments.
