Ceramic
High-temperature performance protection
Ceramic coatings are applied to both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates to precisely control heat transfer in high-temperature environments. By reducing heat absorption, reflecting radiant energy, or providing thermal insulation, these coatings help protect components from thermal stress, improve performance consistency, and extend service life in demanding applications. They also enhance durability by resisting oxidation, corrosion, and wear, extending service life in demanding applications across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.

Process Overview
Ceramic coatings are applied using a controlled wet spray process designed to ensure uniform coverage and consistent performance across a wide range of applications. Prior to coating, each component undergoes substrate-specific surface preparation to promote proper adhesion and long-term durability. Coating thickness is tailored to meet functional requirements, allowing precise control over thermal and protective properties.
- Wet spray application: The coating is applied as a liquid spray, allowing for even distribution and precise control over coverage on complex geometries.
- Substrate-specific surface preparation: Appropriate preparation methods are selected based on the base material to ensure optimal bonding and coating performance.
- Controlled coating thickness: Thickness is adjusted to suit the application, typically ranging from 0.5 to 2 mils (0.0005 to 0.002 inches, or 12 to 50 microns).
- Material versatility: Ceramic coatings can be applied to both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, making them suitable for a wide range of industries and components.
Advantages of Ceramic Coatings
Ceramic coatings deliver exceptional protection and performance for components operating in extreme thermal, chemical, and mechanical environments. Designed to manage heat while preserving material integrity, these coatings enhance durability, reliability, and longevity across a wide range of demanding applications.
- High-temperature protection: Ceramic coatings provide reliable protection at temperatures exceeding 1800°F, shielding components from heat-related damage.
- Flexibility and durability: They can withstand bending and flexing without cracking or delaminating, even under repeated thermal cycling.
- Corrosion resistance: These coatings resist most solvents, fuels, and many chemicals (excluding strong acids or alkalis), helping prevent chemical degradation.
- Thermal shock resistance: Ceramic coatings tolerate rapid and extreme temperature changes without loss of performance or adhesion.
- Aesthetic finish options: They can be polished to a chrome-like finish, combining functional performance with visual appeal.
- Low cure temperature: The coatings require low cure temperatures, allowing application on heat-sensitive substrates.
- Detonation resistance: Ceramic coatings help resist the effects of detonation, protecting components in high-pressure and combustion-intensive environments.
Our Ceramic:
Calico offers several other application-specific Ceramic.
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