Yes. Several Armoloy process fulfillment centers hold NADCAP accreditation and are approved by major aerospace and defense OEMs. Our coatings are compliant with AMS 2438 for Thin Dense Chrome and meet or exceed stringent industry standards. If required, we can provide full certification, traceability, and quality documentation as part of our process control.
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Military Coatings
Armoloy proprietary coatings for the military industry are ultra-durable, anti-corrosive, and compliant with Nadcap standards
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Coatings for the Military Industry
Armoloy military coatings are thin dense chrome and electroless nickel coatings that provide CARC-compatible corrosion and wear protection for defense components. These coatings may mitigate 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 delivers exceptional hardness and low friction while also providing CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) properties. This makes our coatings ideal for enhancing the lifespan, performance, and reliability of critical military hardware while meeting stringent ASTM, AMS, ISO, and Nadcap standards.
Military Coatings
Why Military Components Need Coatings
Military components are continuously exposed to some of the harshest operating environments. Corrosion, erosion, abrasion, exposure to harsh chemicals, friction, and other factors can lead to metal failures in military applications. Protective coatings can help mitigate these issues, extending the service life of critical components and improving overall reliability.
In many military applications, metal failures are not an option, as they can result in costly repairs, equipment downtime, and premature component replacement if left unaddressed.
At the same time, military components are routinely exposed to harsh corrosive chemicals, heavy wear, high levels of friction, and other forms of degradation.
That’s where Armoloy coatings come into play. Armoloy military coatings combine Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) properties with friction reduction, corrosion resistance, and other protective benefits, helping components withstand the demanding conditions of military environments while extending service life and improving performance.
Military Coatings Applications
Armoloy military coatings support a wide range of military and defense components, including, but not limited to:
Military Aircraft Components
- Landing Gear Pins
- Actuator Rods
- Hydraulic Pistons
- Shafts
Weapon System Components
- Bolts and Bolt Carriers
- Firing System Components
- Slides
- Locking Surfaces and Feed Mechanisms
Armored Vehicle Components
- Transmission Shafts
- Suspension Pins
- Steering Components
- Splines
Pumps, Valves, and Fluid-Control Equipment
- Pump Shafts
- Valve Stems
- Plungers
- Seals and Hydraulic Components
Bolts and Fasteners
- Armored Vehicle Assembly
- Military Aircraft Construction
- Naval Ship and Submarine Systems
- Weapons Systems
Military Coating Benefits, and Metal Failures
Some common coating benefits and metal failures that affect the military industry include.
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
Benefits of Armoloy Military Coatings
Metal failure mitigation
Armoloy protective coatings have helped mitigate risk a wide range of metal failures
Improve performance
We produce solutions that can mitigate 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
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 Nadcap. 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.
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- RoHS Compliance
- NADCAP
- WEEE Compliance
- ISO 19011
- REACH Compliance
Coating Specifications at Armoloy
Armoloy’s defense coatings are rigorously tested to meet standards necessary for military applications, including:
- AMS 2438 (Thin Dense Chrome)
- AMS 2406 (Electrodeposited Hard Chrome)
- ASTM B650 (Electrodeposited Engineering Chromium Coatings on Ferrous Substrates)
- AMS 2404 (Electroless Nickel Plating)
- AMS 2403 (Electroless Nickel Plating)
- ASTM B733-22 (Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings)
- MIL-C-26074 (Electroless Nickel Plating)
- AMS 2460 (Electrodeposited Chromium Plating)
Frequently Asked Questions
Armoloy coatings offer exceptional resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and thermal extremes, making them ideal for combat and high-risk environments. Whether exposed to desert sand, arctic cold, oceanic salt spray, or high-pressure mechanical impact, our coatings maintain integrity and reduce the likelihood of galling, pitting, or premature part failure in the field.
Armoloy coatings may be applied to a wide variety of materials, including tool steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and copper. It is important to note, however, that the suitability of an Armoloy coating for a specific material may also depend on factors such as part size, dimensional tolerances, geometry, operating environment, and other application-specific requirements. These considerations play a critical role in determining the practicality of coating your particular component.
Yes, Armoloy coatings can reduce friction. In fact, several Armoloy coating solutions are specifically designed to minimize friction. Examples include Molybdenum Disulfide coatings and Gullon hybrid coatings.
Yes. Depending on the specific coating selected, Armoloy coatings can provide CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) properties. Many Armoloy coatings are resistant to exposure from acids, alkalis, solvents, gases, and other harsh chemicals, helping protect components operating in challenging military and industrial environments.
CARC is an acronym that stands for Chemical Agent Resistant Coating. CARCs are specifically designed to provide protection against chemical and biological weapons. In addition to protecting against chemical and biological threats, CARCs are also designed to be easily decontaminated following such attacks.
Yes, Armoloy is Nadcap certified. Through Nadcap accreditation, Armoloy can ensure the performance and quality of its coatings for components used in the aerospace and military industries. Additionally, our customers can have confidence that our coatings meet rigorous industry requirements, support supply chain approvals, and help reduce risk.
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