HARD CHROME

HI-TECH PLATING CO., INC.

INDUSTRIAL CHROME AND NICKEL PLATING SPECIALISTS

Hard chrome is the tried and true coating for every major industry with benefits unmatched by other coatings. Chrome provides additional hardness, wear resistance, and a low co-efficient of friction. Parts can be repaired with chrome build-up to restore their function when they are damaged, mismatched, or worn. Hi-Tech Plating's chrome is 74 Rc, allowing for excellent protection of the base metal from glass filled abrasive materials. Chrome is also requested for protection from corrosive off-gassing created by materials such as PVC.

ADVANTAGES:

Hardness of 74 Rc
Superior corrosion and wear resistance
Excellent abrasion resistance
Co-efficient of friction on steel = .20 or less
Minimal thickness of .000010" available on tight tolerance parts
Stack dimension plating
Build-up and selective plating for repair and salvage of parts
Easily stripped from base material without harming substrate
Anode fixtures can be built for intricate and detailed parts