Kephos is a phosphate coating with a tough black finish. This coating provides excellent resistance against chemical, impact, abrasion and corrosion environments. Kephos is superior in performance to black oxide, bluing, and phosphate. Kephos is also unaffected by solvents, oil or cutting lubricants.

Protective Performance for Industrial Components

For industrial components exposed to demanding operating conditions, selecting a protective finish can play an important role in maintaining the surface of the part. A Kephos coating provides a durable barrier designed for environments where components may encounter chemicals, abrasion, impact and corrosive conditions. Its tough black finish also provides a consistent appearance that can suit a variety of manufactured metal parts.

Resistance to common industrial fluids is especially useful for components used around machining and manufacturing operations. Exposure to oils, cutting lubricants and solvents can be difficult on some finishes over time. A coating that remains unaffected by these materials can provide dependable protection for parts that regularly encounter them during operation, maintenance or production.

Suitable for a Range of Components

The relatively thin coating thickness makes this finish suitable for applications where adding a substantial layer to the component may not be desirable. A Kephos lightweight coating can provide surface protection while maintaining the dimensions and overall form of the coated part. This characteristic can be particularly relevant for precision components and applications where fit or clearance needs to be considered.

The variety of example applications also demonstrates the versatility of this protective finish. Components ranging from brackets and frames to castings and sheet metal parts can face different combinations of wear and environmental exposure. In performance racing applications, parts such as suspensions and magnesium wheels may also benefit from a protective coating designed to withstand challenging conditions.

Corrosion and Wear Resistance

Corrosion resistance is an important consideration when metal components are expected to remain in service under harsh conditions. The listed ASTM salt spray performance provides a measurable indication of the coating’s ability to resist corrosion under standardized testing. Combined with resistance to abrasion and impact, these properties make the finish applicable to components where surface durability is an ongoing concern.

For manufacturers, maintenance teams and industrial operations, choosing a coating should account for the part material, operating environment and expected exposure conditions. Evaluating these factors helps determine whether this type of finish is appropriate for the specific component and its service requirements.

Example Applications:

• Brackets
• Car accessories
• Casting
• Frames
• Industrial
• Magnesium wheels
• Performance racing
• Sheet metal components
• Suspensions

Properties:

• Corrosion: ASTM salt spray no rust creep from cross cut at 192 hours
• Coating Thickness: .0004”-.0008”
• Marr Test: No breakdown after 350 hours

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