If you own an industrial enterprise, you’re always on the lookout for ways to optimize the efficiency of your operations. What if you could make your mechanical parts last longer by coating them in a layer of metal that is supremely resistant to corrosion and extreme temperatures? With hard chrome plating, you can achieve that caliber of resilience. The following guide explains this state-of-the-art process.

What Is Chrome Plating?

This process involves the coating of industrial materials with hard chromium or “chrome.” As a result, plated components are more durable, capable of lasting up to ten times longer in high-intensity mechanical applications. You can also have professionals apply a corrosion-resistant layer to the items treated. This process may be used for packaging and machinery parts, such as rolls, shafts, and cylinders, molds, and press punches. Mining, printing, and agricultural industries invest in chrome plating for their equipment.

How Is It Applied?

For a seamless plating job, an electrical current is added to an acidic solution of chromium anhydride. The charge extracts dissolved chromium metal from the solution and deposits it onto the intended object. Professionals can increase the thickness of the chrome deposit according to the intended use of the metal object. 

What Are the Benefits?

Once the plating is complete, the metal object is harder and more resistant to impact, wear, and friction. The part will also be easier to clean. The process can adhere to the metal object at relatively low temperatures—so the object won’t suffer heat damage. You can use chrome plating on many different metals, such as brass, copper, and steel. Unlike other coating processes, chrome plating won’t lead to flaking or cracking, even if your object is irregularly shaped or has holes.

If you believe chrome plating would benefit your business, get in touch with Porter-Guertin Co. of Cincinnati, OH. They are proud to provide this service to industrial clients who want to get more use out of their mechanical parts. In addition to hard chrome plating, they also provide nickel coating, and aluminum oxide grit blasting. To learn more about their services, visit the website, or call (513) 241-7663.