Hard chrome plating has several amazing benefits. It's used for improving wear and tear resistance, reducing friction, preventing seizing and galling, and restoring the dimensions of undersized parts. At Heller R A Co. in Cincinnati, OH, they've been providing customers premium hard chrome plating for critical and severe duty applications over the past 60 years, and they want you to know not all chrome plating is the same. There are a couple variations, all with different purposes.

One type of hard chrome plating is known as industrial plating. This plating is applied to stainless steel alloys, some ferrous metals, and nonferrous metals. It's used to increase the lubricity and oil retention of car engines, suspension parts, motor shafts, aircraft landing gears and components, machinery parts, and more. The other main type of chrome plating has similar benefits, but it's used mainly for aesthetic purposes.

Unlike industrial plating, the use of decorative plating is more focused on improving appearance rather than functionality. Decorative chrome plating is bright, durable, and quick and easy to clean up. It can be used for car decals, car door handles, door trims, sinks, architectural fittings, racks, hubs, car wheels, furniture trim, and more.

Thanks to the machining experts at Heller R A Co. of Cincinnati, you now know the basics of hard chrome plating. Visit the company online for more information on their hard chrome plating and precision grinding services. If you have any questions, feel free to give them a call at (513) 771-6100 today.