Cerakote GEN II GRAPHITE BLACK HIR-146 ceramic thin film coating 1GAL/Pail

Cerakote GEN II GRAPHITE BLACK HIR-146 (GEN II NIR) is a satin black ceramic thin-film coating with oven curing, developed based on proven ceramic-polymer technology.

Cerakote Gen II Coatings represent the next generation of firearm protective coatings, engineered specifically for military small arms and crew-served weapon systems. It delivers visual and near-infrared signature management while improving the durability, reliability and maintainability of weapon hardware. Beyond signature management capability, Cerakote Gen II exhibits excellent wear and corrosion resistance under harsh environmental conditions across all theaters of operation. Compliant with the NIR reflectivity requirements outlined in military specification MIL-DTL-44436, it is suitable for small arms, tactical gear and defense platform components. It achieves near-infrared signature management and provides long-lasting protection for demanding field service conditions.

• NIR Signature Management: Meets MIL-DTL-44436, suppresses signature detection by 3rd-gen night vision, maintains visual camouflage；

• High-Performance Ceramic Thin-Film System: Single-coat application without primer/topcoat; 1 mil recommended thickness, minimal impact on tight tolerances；

• Superior Mechanical Performance: 8H/9H pencil hardness, 5B cross-cut adhesion, excellent impact & bend crack resistance, outstanding abrasion resistance；

• Excellent Corrosion & Chemical Resistance: Withstands salt spray, solvents and chemicals for demanding field conditions；

• VOC-exempt formulation, environmentally compliant；

• Typical Applications：Military small arms, firearms, tactical accessories, optics housings, tactical hardware; ground defense platform components; law enforcement equipment; precision metal parts requiring NIR camouflage against 3rd-gen night vision detection.

• ⚠️Note：HIR Gen II falls under defense-controlled coatings. Procurement outside of the United States typically requires an authorization letter issued by military or law enforcement authorities.