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Defense Coatings

Armoloy proprietary coatings for the defense industry are ultra-durable, anti-corrosive, and compliant with NADCAP standards

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Coatings for the Defense Industry

Metal surface treatments in the defense industry improve the durability and functionality of military equipment. These coatings provide essential protection against corrosion, wear, and environmental impacts, ensuring equipment like firearms, armored vehicles and jet aircraft can withstand the harsh conditions of military operations.
Armoloy’s defense coatings are specially formulated to meet the unique challenges of the defense sector. Our proprietary technology offers high hardness and low friction, making our coatings ideal for enhancing the lifespan and reliability of critical military hardware, all while meeting critical ASTM, AMS, ISO, and NADCAP standards.

Defense Coatings & Surface Treatments

Corrosion, wear, abrasion, heat—Armoloy defense coatings and surface treatments resist damage from high-stress environments for optimal protection and performance.

An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your defense application. Request a sample today.

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Benefits of Defense Plating Services from Armoloy

Metal failure mitigation

Armoloy protective coatings have helped mitigate risk from a wide range of metal failures

Improve performance

We produce solutions that prevent metal failure while increasing cycle times

Reduce downtime

Armoloy helps protect your metal assets by reducing the need for maintenance and making maintenance more predictable

Decrease costs

In addition to reduced downtime, Armoloy coatings are a cost-effective way of meeting performance requirements instead of using an exotic or expensive base metal

Regulatory compliance

Select Armoloy locations are certified to NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO 9001—with plating lines compliant to industry standards including AMS 2438 and AMS 2460

Long-lasting solutions

Our performance for over 65 years and constant innovation provides continual value for your business

Global reach

Armoloy operates a total of 9 processing facilities across 7 U.S. states, as well as 6 international facilities located in individual countries spread throughout 3 continents

Turnkey partnership

We’re with you throughout the entire process, acting as a single point of contact for all deliverables

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Why Choose Armoloy?

Start-to-Finish Surface Solutions

From early-stage consultation to final inspection, we manage every step in-house, backed by a full metallurgical lab and decades of coating expertise.

Proven Process Development

Our innovation center builds repeatable, validated processes you can count on. Wherever your coating is fulfilled, it’s done to the same precise spec.

Global Fulfillment, Local Support

With coating centers and logistics support across the globe, we deliver fast, consistent quality wherever your operations are.

Tested. Trusted. Certified.

Armoloy coatings meet rigorous regulatory and industry standards, from RoHS and REACH to ISO and . See our full list of Accreditations and Specifications.

Process Accreditations at Armoloy

Armoloy’s defense coatings are rigorously tested and meet the highest standards necessary for military applications, ensuring excellent quality and reliability.

Coating Specifications at Armoloy

Armoloy’s defense coatings are rigorously tested to meet standards necessary for military applications, including:

Defense Plating Applications

Armoloy advanced coatings enhance the performance and longevity of various automotive components, including:

  • Ball, swivel, universal & slip joints
  • Bearing surfaces
  • Bushings
  • Compressors
  • Cylinders
  • Drilling equipment
  • Electronic components
  • Gears & sprockets
  • Hydraulic valves, pistons & housings
  • Impellers (oil, air, water)
  • Linear motion guides
  • Piston rings & rods
  • Power transmission systems
  • Pumps, shafts & liners
  • Robotic joints
  • Specialty fasteners

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Some common Metal Failures and Solutions that affect Defense Industry Applications.

Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.

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