Overview: Advantages of Cerakote over Xylan®
Cerakote, a ceramic-based coating, is engineered for exceptional resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals, making it a premier choice for industries requiring long-term protection. In contrast, Teflon and Xylan, both fluoropolymer-based coatings, offer non-stick and low-friction properties but may fall short in extreme corrosion resistance, particularly under highly abrasive or high-temperature conditions. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for selecting the best coating for specific applications.
CERAKOTE
UV stability
colorfast and suitable for outdoor use
Temperature Stability
remains reliably stable even at 1000°C
Chemical resistance
offers reliable protection against various chemicals
Corrosion Resistance
reliably protects components from corrosion
Color selection
>200 Colors to Choose From
Color Consistency
ermöglicht ein konstantes & reproduzierbares Farbergebnis
Application
easy and inexpensive to apply
Durability
durable and resistant
Xylan®
UV stability
very UV and color stable
Temperature stability
stable up to 285°C
Chemical resistance
very good resistance to numerous chemicals
Corrosion Resistance
only approx. 500 hours in salt spray test
Color Selection
depending on color and series
Color Consistency
reproducible results
Application
cumbersome and costly
Durability
depending on color and series
Corrosion Protection: Cerakote, Xylan®, and Teflon® in a direct comparison
In coastal and offshore environments, corrosion protection and performance are critical for components such as fasteners, bolts, and threads. These applications require both low friction and excellent corrosion resistance. Recognizing Cerakote as a high-performance alternative to PTFE coatings, we have rigorously compared our product with other industry-standard coatings. Additionally, we offer the F-Series – our PFAS-free ceramic coatings – engineered for high-volume production and manufacturing, available in colors comparable to Xylan.
Cerakote E-100 Blackout coating was tested for corrosion resistance in direct comparison to Teflon® Black 958G, Teflon® Metallic Black 420G, and Xylan® 142X coatings, which are used in marine applications for corrosion protection. All coatings were applied to plain steel bolts and galvanized nuts to increase the galvanic corrosion rate.
Analysis was performed in a Q-Fog salt chamber per ASTM B117 and evaluated for degree of corrosion using ASTM D610. All coatings were applied to bolts and hex nuts commonly used in industrial marine environments. Cerakote’s standard for corrosion failure is Rust Grade 5-G, 3% rust.
Teflon® Metallic after 24 hours.
Analysis after 48 hours
After 48 hours, both Teflon® grades had exceeded the 3% failure standard on the bolt body. The Teflon® bolts were removed from the chamber after 640 hours with 100% corrosion.
Xylan® coated bolts after 530 hours.
Results after 530 hours
The Xylan® coated bolts achieved the 3% failure standard after 530 hours in the chamber. These samples were removed from the chamber after 1,871 hours with approximately 60% corrosion.
Cerakote E-100 Blackout after 3,963 hours.
3,963 hours comparison
In contrast, the Cerakote Blackout bolts had not yet reached the failure standard after 3,963 hours.
Final results
The test was stopped at 4,008 hours due to Cerakote Blackout not having reached the 3% failure standard yet. Analysis of the data showed that Cerakote Blackout has 99% better corrosion resistance than Teflon® and 87% better corrosion resistance than Xylan®.
Cerakote E-100 Blackout outperforms the leading competitor’s corrosion protection by over 3,470 hours. Cerakote strives to provide superior coating solutions to the industry regardless of the specific application. This test demonstrates that Cerakote is the coating of choice when corrosion protection is critical.
Corrosion degree of Cerakote E-100 Blackout after 4,008 hours, Teflon® Black and Teflon® Metallic Black after 640 hours and Xylan® after 1,871 hours.
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