Ceramic Coatings

High-temperature performance protection for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Ceramic coatings control heat transfer, protect against thermal shock, and extend service life in environments exceeding 982°C.

982°C+

Temperature Resistance

12–50 μm

Thickness Range

All

Substrate Types

Technology Overview

High-Temperature Performance Protection

Calico's ceramic coatings are engineered for thermal management in the most demanding high-temperature environments. Applied to ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, these coatings control heat transfer through reduced absorption, energy reflection, or thermal insulation — protecting components from thermal stress while improving performance consistency and extending service life.

Temperature resistance exceeding 982°C (1800°F) makes Calico ceramic coatings the choice for exhaust systems, engine components, turbine parts, industrial furnace elements, and automotive racing applications.

Unlike brittle ceramic bulk materials, Calico's ceramic coatings maintain flexibility — bending and flexing without cracking — while resisting solvents, fuels, and many aggressive chemical environments. Low cure temperatures allow application to pre-assembled systems. Chrome-like polished finish options are available for applications combining thermal performance with aesthetics.

982°C

Min Temp Resistance

50 μm

Max Thickness

Low

Cure Temperature

Flexible

Crack Resistance

Process Overview

Precision at Every Step

Step 01

Surface Preparation

Cleaning and surface profiling optimized for ceramic adhesion to the specific substrate. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals each receive substrate-appropriate preparation protocols.

Step 02

Wet Spray Application

The ceramic coating is applied by wet spray in controlled passes for even distribution across all surface geometries — including complex shapes, bores, and assemblies.

Step 03

Controlled Cure

Low-temperature oven cure or air-cure processes are selected based on the substrate and application requirements. For oven-cured systems, temperature is carefully ramped to sinter the ceramic binder, achieving full cure and thermal performance.

Why Ceramic

Advantages of Ceramic Coating

Extreme Temperature Protection

Protects components in environments exceeding 982°C (1800°F) — far beyond the limits of polymeric coatings and many metallic treatments.

Chemical Resistance

Resists solvents, fuels, acids, and many aggressive chemicals — maintaining protection integrity in engine bays, exhaust systems, and industrial processing environments.

Thermal Shock Tolerance

Flexibility prevents cracking through rapid thermal cycling — critical for exhaust components, engine parts, and turbine elements subject to repeated heat-cool cycles.

Chrome-Like Finish Available

Polished ceramic finish options deliver both thermal performance and premium aesthetics — used in motorsports, custom vehicles, and visible aerospace components.

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Let's discuss how Calico's ceramic coatings can extend your component's service life and protect against extreme thermal environments.

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