Unique PROPERTIES of Hard Chrome Plating

• Hard Chrome is usually applied because of its hardness, measuring in the range of 850-100 HV (65-70 Rockwell c scale of hardness). This increases the service life of machine parts.
• Hard Chrome can also be used to re-size parts.
• Hard Chrome provides corrosion protection.
• Hard Chrome can be ground and/or polished for improved surface finish to decrease friction and wear.
• Hard Chrome can be applied to a variety of substrates.
• Hard Chrome has excellent adhesion, greater than 10,000 psi.

Unique USES of Hard Chrome Plating

• Repair and Restore Worn Parts – Machine parts that have become worn can be repaired using hard chrome. Parts can be restored to their original dimensions. This usually requires grinding before and after the plating process.
• Increase Life of New Parts – Hard chrome plating on the “wear” surfaces of new machine parts will protect against abrasion and wear and increase the life of the parts.
• Corrosion Protection – Hard chrome provides excellent corrosion protection on many different substrates in different environments.
• Abrasion Resistance – Hard chrome provides excellent abrasion resistance because it has a low coefficient of friction. It lasts 50 to 100 times longer than hardened steel or electroless nickel plated parts.
• Improved Appearance of Parts – Hard chrome cam be buffed and/or polished to a brilliant high-polish or satin finish, enhancing the appearance of parts.