abrasion resistant coatings

Abrasion resistant coatings prolong the life of machinery that operate in harsh and severe environments.

Why Abrasion Resistant Coatings?
By applying abrasion resistant coatings to your manufacturing process plant, you can decrease maintenance costs and improve the performance of your components. Our abrasion resistant coatings will alter surface hardness to decrease the harsh effects of impact and / or friction abrasion.

Performance Properties

  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Low Friction
  • Cryogenically Stable
  • Chemical Resistance
  • Noise Reduction
  • Heat Resistance

Products We Use

Components Commonly Coated with Abrasion Resistant Coatings:
  • Bedplates
  • Pumps
  • Rolls
  • Traction plates
  • Valves
  • Vacuum plates
Grey tubes that have been applied with n abrasion resistant coating

Typically, abrasion resistant coatings are performed with plasma coating, though in some instances our polyurethane might be more suitable as it has some elasticity. Not sure what you need? No problem, ask us as we will know what to offer you.

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To help you, we at Marcote need to understand the type of wear your process is experiencing. Is it abrasion, simple process wear, erosion, cavitation, impact (intermittent or regular) or a fretting problem? We also ask for details about the operating environment, so that we can form a well-informed decision on the coating that is best suited to your application.

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Abrasion resistant coatings primarily act as a protective barrier, however we can add other characteristics to systems to make them low friction, non-stick or high traction.

When recommending the appropriate abrasion resistant coating to our customers it’s important to understand the environment the parts are used in, the product it’s in contact with and any chemical processes the part may be subject to. Gaining this knowledge ensures we apply the most suitable coating for you.


Find out more about the materials we use in abrasion resistant coatings here.

Substrates that abrasion resistant coating can be applied to

Aluminium
Copper
Wood
Steel
Carbon Fibre
Fibre Glass
Stainless Steel
Plastics
Glass
Brass
Concrete

Abrasion Resistant Coating FAQs

Abrasion resistant coatings are protective surface treatments designed to reduce wear caused by friction, impact, sliding contact, or particulate abrasion. They act as a physical barrier that protects components from material loss, extending service life and maintaining performance in demanding environments.

Abrasion resistant coatings help to:

  • Reduce premature wear of components

  • Extend service intervals and component lifespan

  • Minimise downtime and maintenance costs

  • Improve reliability in harsh operating conditions

  • Protect parts exposed to friction, impact, or particulate flow

They are commonly used where uncoated components would wear too quickly or fail prematurely.

Abrasion resistant coatings are widely used across industries such as:

Any industry where components are exposed to wear, friction, or repeated mechanical contact can benefit.

Typical components include:

  • Rollers and rolls

  • Pumps

  • Valves

  • Tracked plates

  • Vacuum plates

  • Bedplates

  • Wear surfaces and guides

Marcote can assess both individual components and full assemblies.

Marcote uses a range of specialist materials, selected based on the specific wear mechanism involved. These include:

Each material offers different performance characteristics.

Selecting the correct coating depends on understanding:

  • The type of wear (abrasion, impact, sliding, erosion)

  • Operating temperature

  • Chemical exposure

  • Friction or traction requirements

  • Substrate material

  • Environment (wet, dry, corrosive, hygienic)

Marcote works closely with customers to assess these factors and recommend the most suitable coating system.

No. While abrasion resistance is the primary function, coatings can also be engineered to provide additional benefits, such as:

  • Low friction or non-stick properties

  • Increased traction

  • Chemical resistance

  • Thermal or electrical insulation

  • Improved cleanability

This allows coatings to be tailored for specific operational goals.

Marcote can apply abrasion resistant coatings to a wide range of substrates, including:

  • Aluminium

  • Steel

  • Stainless steel

  • Copper

  • Brass

  • Plastics

  • Glass

  • Carbon fibre

  • Fibreglass

  • Concrete

  • Wood

Substrate suitability is assessed during the consultation process.

Lifespan depends on:

  • Operating conditions

  • Type of wear

  • Coating material

  • Maintenance practices

However, abrasion resistant coatings typically deliver significant increases in service life compared to uncoated components, reducing replacement frequency and total cost of ownership.

Every abrasion resistant coating project includes:

  • Clear specification before work begins

  • Controlled application processes

  • 100% inspection and documentation

  • Quality checks before return

Marcote operates under ISO 9001 quality management systems.

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