Why Cerakote?
HARDNESS
Hardness, or Pencil Hardness (ASTM D3363), is measured by using different grades of pencil lead to cut through a coating surface. To conduct this test, a coated panel is placed on a flat, horizontal surface. A weighted trolley with the hardest pencil lead (9h) is placed on the panel and pushed away from the operator. The length of the stroke should be about 6.5 mm. This process is repeated until a lead is found that will not cut through the coating to the substrate for a distance of at least 3 mm. This is the pencil hardness rating. This process is then repeated until a lead is found that will not cut nor scratch the coating (this is the scratch rating).
Cerakote® H-146 Graphite Black finished strong with a 9h hardness rating, the highest hardness rating that can be achieved.
ADHESION
“Adhesion (ASTM D3359), is a test method to analyze whether a coating has adhered to a substrate. Cerakote Elite Series and H Series coatings were applied to a set of steel panels and a crosshatch pattern was made through the coating to the substrate. Pressure-sensitive tape was applied over the crosshatch cut and then the tape was smoothed into place over the area of the incisions. The tape is then removed by pulling it off rapidly back over itself at approximately a 180° angle. The adhesion of the coating to the steel is assessed on a 0B to 5B scale (shown). Cerakote Elite and H Series coatings ‘finished strong’ with a 5B adhesion rating, the highest adhesion rating possible.
Cerakote® H-146 Finished Strong with a 5B adhesion rating, the highest adhesion rating possible.”
ABRASION
“Taber Abrasion is a test using a weighted abrasion wheel that rotates at a constant speed to determine the resistance of finishes to abrasion and wear, as stated by test standard ASTM D4060. Seven competitive finishes including Cerakote® H-146 Graphite Black were tested in accordance with ASTM D4060.
Based on ASTM testing standard D4060, Cerakote® Finished Strong by lasting nearly twice as long as the nearest competitive finish and 24 times as long as the further competitive finish.”
DURABILITY
“Impact Resistance (ASTM D2794) measures the resistance of organic coatings to the effects of rapid deformation (Impact). Impact resistance is measured by placing a coated panel in an universal impact tester. A standard weight is dropped a distance to strike an indenter that deforms the coating and the substrate. The indentation can be either an intrusion or an extrusion. By gradually increasing the distance the weight drops, (2 inches at a time) the point at which failure occurs can be determined by cracking or delamination of the coating.
All Cerakote Elite and nearly every Cerakote H Series have an impact strength measuring 160 inch-lbs., which is the maximum the impact tester can measure.”
Our Service Area
Our shop is located in Buford Georgia, but because of our growing reputation, people are traveling from all around Georgia to have us coat their weapons. We have happy customers from Alpharetta, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Braselton Gainesville, and more. Call us today and let’s get your guns coated.
Contact Info
Office - 678-288-9111
info@2ndcaliber.com
4560 Atwater Court - Suite 109
Buford GA 30518
Business Hours
Mon - Fri - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - Appointment Only
Sunday - Closed