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FIR-265 | Gen II Flat Dark Earth (FDE)

Gen II coatings are available to all US customers. Outside the USA, we require an authorization letter from the military or law enforcement agency of your country.

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Cerakote FIR-265 Gen II Flat Dark Earth (FDE) is a military brown with a refined finish.

NOTE: Gen II coatings are available to all US customers. Outside the USA, we require an authorization letter from your country's military or law enforcement agency.

Cerakote Gen II coatings are the next generation of firearm coatings, specifically developed for military handguns and long guns. This special coating significantly reduces the NIR signature (near-infrared signature), ensuring better camouflage for units. In addition to signature reduction, Cerakote Gen II offers superior wear and corrosion resistance under various harsh environmental conditions encountered in all operational areas. Cerakote Gen II meets the NIR reflection standards set forth in MIL-DTL-44436.

The F-Series is the world's most powerful PFAS-free thin-film ceramic coating.

The F-Series was specially developed for high-volume production and manufacturing due to its fast curing time at low temperatures. It is a oven-cured, two-component coating applied directly to the substrate. The F-Series has all the properties you know and expect from Cerakote. It features unmatched corrosion and chemical resistance, excellent adhesion and flexibility, as well as exceptional hardness, durability, and wear resistance.

The F-Series is:

  • PFAS-free
  • Fast curing – cures in 15 minutes at 120°C
    • or cures at 80°C for 1 hour
    • can cure quickly on large parts
  • Volume/production-friendly
    • reduces bottlenecks
    • achieves higher part throughput
    • saves time and energy costs

NOTE: This product is supplied with a hardener and requires a 150-mesh screen (SE-276).

Heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Corrosion protection
UV protection

Technical Data

Filter sieve

150 (Artikel SE-276)

Drying

Oven Curing

Drying Plan

120°C for 15 minutes / 80°C for 1 hour (object temperature)

Layer thickness

19 μm

Gloss Level

2 GU

Density

1.47 g/ml

Proportion of solid components

32%

Viscosity

50 cP

Hardness Grade Gouge (ASTM D3363)

9H

Scratch Hardness (ASTM D3363)

7H

Crosscut Adhesion (ASTM D3359)

5B

Flexibility (Mandrel Bend ASTM D522)

100%

Impact Performance Direct/Indirect (ASTM D2794)

18.08 Nm / 18.08 Nm

Color Stability (max. Temperature)

up to 175°C

Temperature Stability (max.)

up to 150°C

Testing procedures

All results are based on blasted steel coated with the recommended film thickness and cured according to the recommended curing cycle.

Gloss levels are measured at a 60° angle. Deviations from the recommended conditions lead to different results. Gloss is influenced by the quality of pretreatment and the spraying technique.

Viscosity measured under ambient conditions (air temperature, relative humidity) at the time of manufacture.

Recommended curing temperature:

  • Please refer to the curing cycle specifications provided for each Cerakote product.

The maximum temperature is the temperature up to which the paint or coating remains stable.

Chemical resistance testing: The results refer to color changes according to the CIE76 formula. The results range from:

  • Excellent: ∆E change <2.5 (★★★★)
  • Good: ∆E change <3.0 (★★★☆)
  • Satisfactory: ∆E change <3.5 (★★☆☆)
  • Poor: ∆E change <4.0 (★☆☆☆)

The test parameters are as follows:

  • Hardness or pencil hardness tests are measured from soft to hard as follows: 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H. 9H is the highest hardness level.
  • SG-100 only: Hardness test Method A — An X-cut is made through the coating down to the substrate; a self-adhesive tape is applied over the cut and then removed. Adhesion is qualitatively rated on a scale from 0 to 5.
  • Adhesion is measured on a scale from 0B, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, with 5B being the highest achievable rating.
  • Flexibility or bend test on a conical mandrel: “100% resistance” is the highest achievable rating and means the coating showed no cracks or flaking.
  • Impact resistance (direct/indirect) is measured on a scale from 0 Nm to 18.08 Nm, with 18.08 Nm being the highest achievable rating.

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.

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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.