Since 2015, Blackstone by IA Coatings has set the benchmark for performance coatings, trusted by OEMs, law enforcement, and military clients for their most demanding applications. Now fortified with Graphene, Blackstone delivers breakthrough durability, friction reduction, and corrosion protection — designed to perform under pressure, in any environment.

Each Blackstone formulation is precision-engineered for specific challenges:

• Blackstone DFL — PTFE-based dry film lubricant for ultra-low friction and corrosion resistance.
• Blackstone Plus — Enhanced abrasion resistance for moving parts and high-contact components.
• Blackstone HD — Heavy-duty protection for fasteners, industrial hardware, and rugged environments.
• Blackstone TC — High-temperature ceramic coating with superior heat dissipation and impact resistance.

All Blackstone coatings are tested to MIL-STD-810G and ASTM B117 standards for corrosion, wear, and salt spray protection.

Graphene is the strongest, thinnest, and most conductive material ever discovered. When integrated into the Blackstone family, it delivers:

• Unmatched Corrosion Resistance
• Extreme Heat Resistance
• Superior Durability & Strength
• Ultra-Low Friction
• High Flexibility & Chemical Resistance

This allows Blackstone coatings to outperform traditional ceramic, PTFE, and powder coatings across a variety of industries and applications.

Compared to Cerakote and anodizing, Blackstone:

• Offers greater color consistency without pigment additives
• Maintains material integrity (no fatigue loss or oxide brittleness)
• Is VOC compliant and free from heavy metals like hexavalent chromium
• Provides longer-lasting protection with a thinner, more precise film

Available in Black, Greystone, Sandstone, and Greenstone, Blackstone coatings give designers and engineers a sleek, high-performance finish without compromising tolerances.

Blackstone Plus Blackstone HD and Blackstone TC are MIL-SPEC and all Blackstone’s are ASTM Compliant!

MIL-L-46010E:
U.S. military specification that defines the performance requirements for solid film lubricants used on metal surfaces to reduce friction, prevent corrosion, and withstand extreme environmental conditions. Coatings meeting MIL-L-46010E must demonstrate excellent adhesion, wear resistance, thermal stability, and low coefficient of friction under rigorous testing standards.

MIL-STD-810G Method 509.5:
The salt fog method is performed to determine the effectiveness of protective coatings and finishes on materials. It may also be applied to determine the effects of salt deposits on the physical and electrical aspects of the material.