Yes. Armoloy offers biocompatible coating options like ME-92 and BIO-TDC, both of which meet the requirements of ISO 10993 testing for surgical and implantable devices. These coatings are used on instruments that contact tissue and fluids, and we provide full documentation to support FDA and regulatory submission requirements for surgical tools.
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Surgical Instrument Coatings
Armoloy’s pioneering biochrome coatings for surgical instruments are certified biocompatible, anti-corrosive, and indispensable to operating rooms worldwide.
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Cutting-Edge Surgical Instrument Coatings
Surgical instrument coatings are critical in enhancing the tools' durability, safety and performance. These specialized coatings provide superior resistance to corrosion, wear,
and microbial contamination, essential to maintaining sterile and effective instruments in demanding surgical environments.
In addition to extending the lifespan of surgical tools, Armoloy biochrome coatings
enhance functionality by reducing friction
and glare and simplifying sterilization.
Adhering to stringent industry standards such as USP 10993-10, 10993-6, and 10993-11 ensures our coatings deliver the highest quality and safety required for modern surgical procedures.
Surgical Instrument Coatings & Surface Treatments
Armoloy offers a versatile lineup of biocompatible chromium coatings for surgical tools and equipment. Learn more about our ferrous, non-ferrous, and aluminum surface options today.
An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your surgical application. Request a sample today.
Benefits of Surgical Instrument 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
Why Choose Armoloy?
Start-to-Finish Coating Expertise
- Armoloy delivers complete surface treatment services tailored for high-performance tools and components. From early design collaboration to final quality checks, our team ensures each part is coated with consistency, durability, and precision.
Validated Processes for Critical Applications
- At our innovation center, we develop and test coating methods engineered for repeatability and clean performance. These qualified processes are implemented globally to ensure every surgical tool receives the same reliable finish—regardless of location.
Worldwide Delivery with Trusted Quality
- With fulfillment centers around the world, Armoloy provides dependable logistics and uniform coating standards. Wherever your surgical tools are manufactured or assembled, we help ensure they arrive coated to spec and ready for use.
Process Accreditations at Armoloy
Armoloy’s surgical instrument coatings are reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions for demanding medical environments. Our biochrome coatings have passed the rigorous testing processes to qualify for the following accreditations:
- ISO 10993
- ISO 10993-6
- REACH Compliance
- ISO 10993-11
- ISO 10993-10
- RoHS Compliance
Certifications at Armoloy
Armoloy’s surgical instrument coatings are reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions for demanding medical environments. Our biochrome coatings are tested and certified to the following specifications:
- AMS2460 SAE, Plating, Chromium
- USP Class VI
- Tripartite/ISO
- STERIS SYSTEM 1
- SAE AMS2406
- SAE AMS2438 Plating, Chromium Thin, Hard, Dense Deposit
- Steam Autoclave
- STERIS EtO
- STERRAD Sterilization
Surgical Coatings Applications
Armoloy biochrome coatings improve the performance and durability of a wide range of surgical instruments and equipment, including:
- Medical instruments & devices
- Handles/Housings/Tubing
- Veterinary Surgical Tools
- Clean room applications
- Orthopedic tooling
- Saws/Taps/Drills
- Endoscopic cutters
- Dental reamers
- Laboratory environments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Our thin dense chrome coatings are applied at controlled thicknesses as low as 0.00005″, allowing them to protect scalpels, scissors, forceps, and microsurgical tools without affecting blade sharpness or mechanical fit. The result is improved performance and durability without compromising tactile feedback or precision, even on aluminum devices.
Armoloy coatings provide a chemically inert, corrosion-resistant surface that stands up to autoclaving, steam sterilization, and harsh disinfectants without pitting, staining, or degrading. Unlike untreated stainless steel, our coatings preserve the instrument’s surface integrity after hundreds of sterilization cycles, helping extend tool life and maintain a pristine surgical appearance.
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