company tower banner
Calico Coatings Company Logo

Calico Coatings CT-41

Calico Coatings CT-41 is a Black non-stick PTFE coating with a polyamide-imide binder used on metallic substrates to reduce sticking tendency and also provide a tough, durable film for dry lubrication and good abrasion resistance.

Product Type: Coating

Application Area: Firearms

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Excellent Toughness, High Durability, Low Coefficient of Friction, Non Stick

  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Advantages
  • Good release characteristics.
  • Low cure temperature.
  • Taber wear test - approximately 24 milligrams per 1000 cycles.
  • Does not affect magnetic particle inspection for cracks.
  • Abrasion Resistant
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Low Coefficient of Friction

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications

Recommended applications include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Transmission Cases
  • Third Member Cases
  • Suspension Components
  • Radiators
  • Gun Components
Industries

This coating is a popular solution for the following industries:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Diesel
  • Energy
  • General Manufacturing
  • Marine
  • Military
  • Motorsports
  • Nuclear
  • Oil and Gas
  • Weaponry
Process

CT-41 non-stick coating is applied as a spray process. Different surface preparatory methods appropriate for the substrates will be used prior to the coating process. Coating thickness is varied to suit the application. Typical coating thickness varies from 0.6 to 0.8 mil (15 to 20 microns). Can be coated on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.

Substrates
  • Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thickness0.5 - 1.0microns-
Treatment Temperaturemax. 204°C-
Use Temperaturemax. 260°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance