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Hard Chrome Electroplating For Wear Resistance

• 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

For resistance to indentation, scratching, bending or shearing, few coatings can match the strength of Electro-Coatings hard chrome plating. The surface delivers durability through a coefficient of hardness that is among the highest of all metal coatings.

Users of Electro-Coatings hard chrome finishes receive a bonus in the bargain, thanks to other hard chrome attributes that add value to a finished component.

• Strong adhesion - our plating resists separation from the substrate under forces up to 35,000 PSI, maintaining their coating integrity in conditions of extreme stress due to the deformation of the base component
• Friction protection - a very low coefficient of friction leads to minimal wear damage, a reduced need for lubricants and superior protection from a lubrication system failure
• Component build-up - Electro-Coatings can adjust the density of chrome deposits 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.
• Corrosion fighting - through the use of a nickel or copper undercoat, hard chrome can perform on a par with the world's most corrosion resistant coatings

A critical difference: application expertise
Maximum plating hardness requires skill in the placement of anodes and the control of plating current. 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 most up-to-date plating technology.

The result for customers is peak component performance, delivered with maximum cost effectiveness.

Answering your hardness questions
The Electro-Coatings team of application experts will be glad to match your component hardness needs with a technically precise hard chrome coating solution. Contact us, and let us demonstrate our "Yes We Can" attitude toward industry's biggest plating challenges.

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