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High Performance Sports

In high-performance sports, every gram and micron counts. ACT coatings provide the durability, friction control, and sleek finish needed for elite gear and components.

Coating Services

ACT offers a variety of coating options, including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC). These techniques, as well as other coating technologies, can result in a high-quality coating material that can enhance the performance and endurance of sports equipment. 

ACT’s innovative technology can bring a multitude of opportunities to sports equipment, which can include elevating sports performance to give you a more competitive edge. These coatings can be applied to a variety of sports equipment, including some of the following:

  • Archery arrows and bows
  • Kayaks
  • Golf clubs
  • Baseball bats
  • Motorcycles
  • Watercraft
  • Bicycles
  • Racing cars
  • Snowboards or ski equipment
  • Fishing rods
  • Tennis racquets

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Coating Advantages

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), as well as other advanced coatings, provide increased toughness and quality. These coatings provide many advantages and improvements to sporting equipment, including:

  • More comfortable and more agile
  • Low friction and wear
  • Made safer, less need for repair
  • Abrasion resistance
  • High strength
  • Fatigue resistance
  • High stiffness
  • Fracture toughness
  • Strong durability and resilience
  • Corrosion protection
  • Low weight (lightness and reduced weight)
  • Extended the lifespan of the equipment

Recommended Coatings for High Performance Sports

ACT offers coatings that combine appearance with mechanical strength, catering to both professional and recreational sports.

  • DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)

Known for its jet-black, glossy finish and unmatched hardness, DLC is ideal for moving parts, shafts, and tools that require both performance and polish.


  • Zirconium Nitride (ZrN)

A striking gold finish with excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, perfect for wearables and exposed gear.


  • Titanium Nitride (TiN)

A durable and attractive general-purpose coating that balances cost-effectiveness with proven performance.

Who We Are

Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is one of the largest coating providers on the West Coast. ACT provides a state-of-the-art facility, high-end equipment, and an experienced team that you can count on. We have been SoCal’s premier service provider of surface coating technologies for more than a decade.

ACT has a long history of developing hard coatings to help increase the wear resistance of cutting tools. Our goal is to offer you quality services and advanced coating solutions. ACT offers 20+ coating options, which include custom coatings that are tailored for your cutting tool needs.

You Make It First, We Make It Last!

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Why Choose ACT?

  • PVD and DLC Coating Capabilities
  • Extensive Material and Coating Testing
  • Industry-Leading Research and Development Team
  • Customized finishes to match your performance and brand goals
  • Ph.D. Scientist on staff
  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certified
  • Trusted by performance brands and custom shops nationwide
  • Enhanced Quality Control & Quick Turnaround

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