Cerakote is the world’s leading provider of coatings for 3D printing

Cerakote Ceramic Coatings are the industry-leading post-processing for 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Cerakote is known for its outstanding performance on polymers and metals, making it an ideal all-around surface coating for any 3D-printed part. Cerakote is a traditionally applied HVLP coating that offers better overall protection, color consistency, and surface variety with over 150 colors.

Performance Features of Cerakote Coatings for 3D Printing

The coatings from Cerakote offer a range of outstanding properties to coat and protect a variety of materials.

Flexible and impact-resistant

The Cerakote coatings are especially flexible and impact-resistant, making them suitable for use in moving parts as well.

Hydrophobic

Organic fluid beads directly available. The repellent surface prevents adhesion, making cleaning easier.

Skin-friendly

Our coatings are formulated to meet the strictest biocompatibility standards, ensuring safe use in contact with the human body.

Chemical resistant

Cerakote coatings are resistant to hydraulic fluids, fuels, solvents, acids, de-icing agents, common disinfectants, and more.

Heat and UV resistant

The ceramic coatings are UV-stable, so they can also be used for 3D-printed parts outdoors.

Thin-film ceramic coating

With a layer thickness of only 6-50 µm, the coatings are ideal for parts with very tight tolerances.

Application Areas of Cerakote Properties in 3D Printing

Abrasion and Scratch Resistant

Due to their excellent abrasion resistance, Cerakote coatings are particularly suitable for areas where 3D-printed parts are mechanically stressed.

Suitable for multiple surfaces

Whether on various metals or different plastics, Cerakote adheres to numerous surfaces and provides reliable protection.

Hydrophobic

The ceramic coating reliably repels water, causing droplets to bead up quickly and thus making cleaning and maintenance of the surface of the 3D-printed parts easier.

UV and Chemical Protection

Cerakote (especially the MC and C series) is UV-stable. It prevents yellowing and fading of the 3D parts, keeping your parts looking like new for years.

Medical Technology

3D technology brings innovation to medical technology and helps those affected through individual solutions. The Cerakote coatings offer even more individuality and protection while also being skin-friendly.

Industry

To reduce production costs, 3D printing offers time and cost advantages in various industries. Cerakote coatings can protect the printed parts in many ways – with the fast-drying F-series, this can even be scaled industrially.

DIY / Home Production

With Cerakote's air-drying C-Series, even home users can customize their 3D prints and create true one-of-a-kind pieces.

Cerakote Material and Process Compatibility for 3D Printing

The unique chemistry of Cerakote allows the coating to be applied to a variety of materials and printing processes.

Process

  • SLS
  • MJF
  • SLA
  • FDM
  • DLMS
  • Polyjet
  • Binder Jet
  • Metal Jet

Polymer

  • Nylon 12
  • Nylon 11
  • Polypropylene
  • TPU / TPA
  • PLA
  • ABS
  • Tough 1500
  • Rigid 4K / 10K

Metal

  • Inconel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium
  • Aluminum
  • Copper

Cerakote Test Results

The test results show how 3D-printed parts benefit from Cerakote: from improved surface quality to high durability and impressive appearance. This quickly reveals the added value the coating provides in practice.

Formlabs Test Result

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HP Test Result

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polySpectra COR alpha test result

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Cerakotes Special Properties on 3D-Printed Parts

Cerakote ceramic coatings provide the materials they are applied to with superior performance and functionality. Cerakote is characterized by high abrasion and scratch resistance, hydrophobic properties, as well as UV and chemical protection. It is the ideal finish for 3D-printed parts. Additionally, our specialty coatings give parts unique functionalities such as:

  • electrical insulation
  • non-stick coating
  • NiR camouflage
  • anti-reflection
  • and low friction coefficient properties
  • Cerakote C-102 Graphite Black High Temp 1000°C Coating Main
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    C-102 | Graphite Black

    • High Temp
    • High Thermal Emissivity
    from €0,20
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    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-129 Stainless High Temp Coating Main
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    C-129 | Stainless steel

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-138 Jet Black High Temp Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-138 | Jet Black

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-148 Burnt Bronze High Temp Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-148 | Burnt Bronze

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-158 Blue Flame High Temp 1000°C Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-158 | Blue Flame

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-140 Bright White High Temp Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-140 | Bright White

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-128 Hunter Orange High Temp Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-128 | Hunter Orange

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-143 Stoplight Red High Temp Coating Main
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    C-143 | Stoplight Red

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-163 Lollypop Purple Ceramic Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-163 | Lollipop Purple

    from €0,25
    from €0,25
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-189 Blue Titanium High Temp 1000°C Coating Main
    CERAKOTE

    C-189 | Blue Titanium

    • High Temp
    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-215 Highland Green Ceramic Coating Main
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    C-215 | Highland Green

    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l
  • Cerakote C-190 20150 Coyote Ceramic Coating Main
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    C-190 | 20150 Coyote

    from €0,20
    from €0,20
    €330,51 l

Reviews

Manufacturers and service providers around the world recommend Cerakote for their customers. Here are some clients explaining why they use Cerakote. It’s no secret that Cerakote and 3D printing go hand in hand. We interviewed Paul DeWys from Forerunner 3D in Coopersville, MI, to tell us why he uses Cerakote for his 3D printed parts.

  • Since I held our first sample part in my hands, we have never used anything else for our parts.

    Paul DeWys, Forerunner 3D
    Forerunner 3D serves highly demanded industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense, where their customers expect the best.

  • It (Cerakote) can be applied very thinly (so it does not affect the size of the parts), yet it still withstands high stress. Even if part of the coating is scratched or worn off, the coating around the damaged area remains intact and prevents the damage from spreading.

    Paul DeWys, Forerunner 3D
    Paul and his team continue to find new applications and customers to switch from traditional surfaces to Cerakote.

  • I see it as the only option that makes sense for our parts. It is extremely hard, has a wide range of colors/gloss effects, and is easy to work with and apply once you get set up. Anyone who produces parts with SLS or MJF technology should use this coating, simply awesome stuff!

    Paul DeWys, Forerunner 3D

The emerging technology of additive manufacturing and 3D printing continues to bring new applications, designs, and quality to industries worldwide. As these industries integrate these processes into their businesses, Cerakote will lead in terms of aesthetics and performance.

In-house production

Call us or send us an email if you are interested in implementing Cerakote coating solutions in your company. We are happy to advise you and provide you with all the necessary information.

Outsourcing

If you have your parts manufactured or externally coated by a manufacturer, ask them about Cerakote options for your parts. If they do not offer Cerakote coating, feel free to contact us. We are happy to connect you with one of our certified coaters across Europe.

Call us

If you have any questions or are unsure whether Cerakote is the right application for you, just call us at +49(0)4106-6414121 or send us an email at info@pbncoatings.de.

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