Electro-Coatings

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We are Industrial Plating Experts specializing in Kanigen Electroless Nickel and hard Chrome.

Hard Chrome Plating for Abrasion Resistance

A tough, smooth finish with application flexibility
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  • Exceptional hardness to 68-70 Rc
  • Very low friction (20-40% of uncoated steel)
  • Adhesion strength to 35,000 PSI
  • Able to salvage worn or mis-machined components
  • A range of options for corrosion protection

Electro-Coatings hard chrome plating has performance that fully lives up to its name. The surface delivers durability through a very high coefficient of hardness and a slippery surface for minimal abrasion between components.

Hard chrome goes beyond fighting abrasion to help repair worn components. By varying the current density across plated surfaces, Electro-Coatings can adjust the density of the deposited metal to rebuild worn areas of a component, or to compensate for unwanted variations of a machined component from specified dimensional tolerances. This can be accomplished without compromising the strength of the coating or the base component, thanks to the outstanding hardness of an electrically disposed hard chrome finish.

The challenge in using hard chrome is its tendency to develop microscopic cracks that compromise corrosion resistance. This may be effectively counteracted through the use of a nickel undercoat, or by an increase in coating thickness.

Application by experts
Quality in a hard chrome coating often depends on the proper placement of anodes and careful control of electrical current during the plating process. For this reason, quality-conscious end users trust the experienced plating craftsmen at Electro-Coatings. Our expertise in metallurgy, manufacturing and coating chemistry is strengthened by the latest in precision plating technology. The result for customers is peak component performance, delivered with maximum cost effectiveness.

Answering your hard chrome questions
The Electro-Coatings team of application experts will be glad to provide full technical details on the hard chrome coating process. Contact us, and let us demonstrate our "Yes We Can" attitude toward industry's biggest plating challenges.

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