Teflon (PTFE) Coating
Best for: non-stick performance, low friction, chemical resistance.
Watch out for: PTFE is not the most impact-resistant coating available, parts that take heavy physical impact are often better suited to PVC (plastisol) coating instead.
Powder Coating, Polyester
Best for: outdoor applications, UV-stable finishes, wide range of custom colors and textures.
Watch out for: polyester powder coating trades some chemical resistance for its UV stability, for harsh chemical environments, epoxy powder coating is the stronger choice.
Powder Coating, Epoxy
Best for: chemical and corrosion resistance in indoor environments, underground pipelines, and industrial equipment facing harsh substances.
Watch out for: epoxy powder coating is not UV-stable and will degrade with sustained sun exposure, reserve it for indoor or below-grade applications.
Vinyl/Fluid Bed Coating
Best for: uniform coverage on complex, uneven, or recessed part geometries where electrostatic spray struggles to reach evenly. Genuinely corrosion-resistant on top of the coverage advantage.
Watch out for: fluid bed application is better suited to parts that can be dipped into the fluidized bed itself, very large or oddly mounted parts may need a different application method.
PVC (Plastisol) Coating
Best for: impact resistance, vibration absorption, cost-effective coverage across a range of applications.
Watch out for: PVC coating does not offer the same heat resistance as Cerakote or high-temperature powder coatings, confirm the part’s operating temperature before specifying PVC.
Cerakote Coating
Best for: extreme heat resistance, abrasion resistance, and corrosion protection, originally developed for firearms and now used across automotive, aerospace, and industrial parts.
Watch out for: Cerakote is a premium option, for parts that do not face extreme heat or abrasion, a standard powder coating may deliver comparable durability at lower cost.
Not Sure Which Fits Your Project?
See our step-by-step guide to choosing an industrial coating or request a quote and our team will match the right coating to your part’s actual requirements.
