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Chrome Plated Rod
Hard Chrome plated bar is a chromium-plated steel product used primarily as piston rod material in standard hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
Hard Chrome plated bar is normally used in conditions of high stress, friction and harsh climactic environments, the quality of the base metal and subsequent surface treatment are of paramount importance. Wear resistance, corrosion resistance, surface smoothness, high yield strength and uniform quality are essential properties of hard chrome bar.
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Hard Chrome plated bars are generally produced from steel bars combining high strength with excellent machinability and weldability. Tolerance on bar diameter to ISO f7. Common applications are found in agricultural machinery, production equipment, cranes, garbage compactors, lifters etc.
How can chrome plating affect the life of your equipment?
Chrome has great friction and hardness properties so it can be used where things are moving and coming together. It will protect against the wear and tear caused by friction and increase the machine’s efficiency, due to reduced heat build-up as well as a reduced propensity for malfunction.
What constraints are involved in plated something?
Size is a major constraint. The area that is being plated must fit in the tank. You must have equipment that can handle the weight. The rectification must be large or small enough. Chrome plating uses a lot of electricity compared with other types of plating.
Price can also be a constraint. The process can be very expensive, or it can be very economical. The finish will only look as good as the surface below it. As a result, the application’s surface needs to be cleaned and smoothed before applying the finish. Otherwise, the finish will preserve any blemishes. In addition to the cost of the plating process, there is considerable cost in just preparing the part for the application.