Industries

Aerospace

For over 40 years, Ceratex has been a trusted sub-contract metal finishing partner to the aerospace industry across the UK and Europe. We specialise in aerospace surface treatment for critical components such as turbine blades, landing gear, structural elements, and fasteners. Our shot peening, glass peening, and ceramic peening services induce beneficial compressive stresses to dramatically improve fatigue life, resist stress corrosion cracking, and boost durability in high-vibration, extreme-temperature environments. Super polishing achieves ultra-low surface roughness for reduced drag and improved fuel efficiency. All aerospace shot peening and finishing processes comply with rigorous standards, ensuring mission-critical reliability for commercial, defence, and space applications.

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Medical

In the medical sector, precision, surface enhancement are paramount. Ceratex delivers gentle yet effective metal finishing for implants, surgical instruments, and orthopaedic devices. Mass finishing and vibratory finishing provide smooth, burr-free surfaces that minimise tissue irritation and enhance cleanability. Our dry film lubrication coatings and custom masking ensure selective protection during processing, maintaining tight tolerances and sterility. Components benefit from improved corrosion resistance and longevity, supporting patient safety and regulatory compliance in high-stakes medical environments.

Industrial

We extend our expertise to high-specification industrial applications, including oil & gas, automotive, power generation, and general engineering. Our sub-contract metal finishing UK services tackle wear, corrosion, and fatigue in harsh conditions – enhancing gears, valves, pumps, and tooling. High-efficiency mass finishing, vibratory deburring services, and deburring remove burrs and scales from machined parts, while shot peening and dry film lubricant coatings reduce friction and extend component life in heavy-duty machinery. This results in reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved operational efficiency for demanding industrial clients.

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Surface Enhancement

Shot peening, glass peening, and ceramic peening form the core of our surface enhancement capabilities.

Mass Finishing & Media Supply

Our high-efficiency mass finishing and vibratory finishing for precise deburring, radiusing, cleaning, descaling, and polishing.

Specialised Coatings

We apply high-performance dry film lubrication coatings to provide reliable, low-friction performance in high-wear, extreme environments.

Custom Masking

Our in-house team designs and manufactures durable polyurethane and silicone masks tailored to your component's geometry

Weighing and Packing

We offer a reliable weighing and packing service to ensure your products are accurately measured and securely prepared for dispatch.