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PARKERIZING

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Parkerizing is a method used on ferrous metals to create additional protection from corrosion. There are a number of ferrous metals suitable for parkerizing which include wrought iron, cast iron, steel and alloy steel;  the process is not suitable for non-ferrous metals like a copper, brass, aluminium, and plastic items. The process uses multiple batching tanks; to clean the surface, apply the solution and extend the wear properties. Parkerizing is commonly associated with automobiles parts, firearms, and aircraft.

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The Parkerizing technique is a Phosphate etching process that produces a hard Matte or Dull finish that is actually etched into the surface of the metal, it is both very Durable and Anti Reflective and with excellent oil holding properties.

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Parkerizing is much easier to use than bluing because as it is a Matte Finish the parts or items you want to Parkerize do not have to be polished, they can be acid dipped, sanded, bead blasted or sand blasted.  In fact a lot of nicks and scratches that would show up on a blued item would not even be seen after Parkerizing.

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It can also be used to improve the wear resistance of materials by adding a surface coating. In the commercial world this process is used to improve the surface roughness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and protection from indentation and scratches. The process is also known by a number of alternative names such as: Phosphating, Phosphatizing, Bonderizing & Phosphate coating

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War Eagle Labs uses Manganese in the Parkerizing process and can acheive Dark Gray and Black coatings.

BENEFITS

Painting Primer

Corrosion / Rust Resistance

Wear Resistance

Lubrication

USES

Firearms / Knives

Automotive

Aviation / Aerospace

Military

Marine

Industrial

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is CERAKOTE®?
    CERAKOTE® is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for CERAKOTE® ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including: Abrasion and Wear Resistance Corrosion Resistance Chemical Resistance Impact Resistance Hardness Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that CERAKOTE® products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market. CERAKOTE®ceramic coatings utilize state-of-the-art technology to out-perform any competitive coating in both laboratory settings and real world applications.
  • Will CERAKOTE® rust?
    The greatest threat to firearms is rust. CERAKOTE® prevents rust exponentially better than any other firearms finish on the market. When subjected to salt chamber testing against other firearms finishes, CERAKOTE® outperformed every other finish by leaps and bounds. CERAKOTE® Elite Series lasted nearly 3000 hours in the chamber before it showed any signs of rust. By contrast, basic bluing lasted less than 24 hours.
  • Will CERAKOTE® wear off?
    As with all finishes, CERAKOTE® will wear over time if it is subjected to regular use. What sets CERAKOTE® apart from every other finish on the market is not that it is impervious to wear, it is that CERAKOTE® resist wear far better than its competitors; hundreds of times better to be more specific.
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