Coating services

From drill bits that stay sharp longer to turbine blades that withstand extreme heat, Oerlikon’s coating services enhance the performance and durability of critical components. Our services range from ultra‑thin, wear‑resistant coatings to large‑scale treatments for industrial parts. We work closely with customers to deliver both standard and fully customised coating services, tailored to specific application requirements across industries including aerospace, automotive, energy and medical.

Oerlikon offers a broad portfolio of coating technologies delivered through a global network of coating service centers. Our experts work closely with customers to select and apply the right coating solution for each application and performance requirement.

Industrial coating services for demanding applications

Industry‑specific solutions

Tailored coating services developed for specific industry requirements, helping customers improve efficiency, reliability, and service life across critical applications.

PVD & CVD coatings

Advanced thin‑film coating services that improve hardness, reduce friction, and extend component lifetime for precision tools and high‑performance applications.

Thermal spray coatings

Oerlikon’s thermal spray coating services protect components against wear, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, enhancing durability and performance in demanding industrial environments.

Advanced coating facilities, cutting‑edge R&D

Oerlikon operates state‑of‑the‑art coating centers for PVD, PACVD, CVD, and thermal spray technologies – supported by advanced research and development to continuously improve coating performance and application outcomes.

Your access to coating expertise

Our coatings can improve the properties of a wide range of applications. Work with us to find the best solution for your needs.

Facts and figures around coating services

2000000

Parts coated every year

110

Coating centers worldwide, all certified to ISO and industry QA standards

1300

Coating systems are in daily use throughout the world

120

Surface engineering experts in R&D

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Coating innovation drives tool performance

Marena, a specialist in designing and manufacturing high performance cutting tools, has driven its growth through continuous innovation and close collaboration with strategic technology partners. As part of the launch of BALINIT® OPTURA, the company participated in early testing, further strengthening a long standing collaboration with Oerlikon Balzers in the development and application of advanced coating solutions.

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PVD coatings enhance performance in electrosurgery

Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico’s journey with the Oerlikon PVD coating BALIMED ARGENTA.

A trusted partnership between Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico and Oerlikon Balzers delivers Brazil’s most widely used bipolar forceps – combining antimicrobial protection and surgical precision.

In neurosurgery, where precision and sterility are paramount, the performance of surgical instruments can directly influence patient outcomes. Macom Instrumental Cirúrgico, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of surgical tools, faced a persistent challenge: tissue adhesion during coagulation (sealing of small blood vessels) with bipolar forceps. The search for a more effective and biocompatible solution led to a collaboration with Oerlikon Balzers’ antimicrobial coating: BALIMED® ARGENTA.

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Oerlikon Balzers thin-film coating guide

The right surface coating on a tool or component is essential to its maximum efficiency and performance in service. With the Oerlikon Balzers…

Partner with Oerlikon Metco for thermal spray coating services

Oerlikon Metco’s thermal spray coating services extend component life, boost performance and reduce total operating costs. With expert…

DLC coatings and other carbon-based coatings

A unique combination of extreme hardness and low friction for superior wear resistance.