We find that high volume injection molding that runs abrasive filled resins use hard chrome plating as a solution due to its hardness characteristics while precision tooling with its complex geometry and tight tolerances use the electroless nickel plating.
Steady Growth as Industrial Drives Hard Chrome and Electroless Nickel Plating Demand
chrome and electroless nickel plating demand, expanding across key industrial sectors. For manufacturers and OEMs that depend on corrosion resistant coatings, the data shows a steady growth, especially for those with technical capabilities.
How Electroless Nickel and Hard Chrome Plating Keep Critical Rail Car Components Running
The rail industry operates in some of the most demanding conditions. From extreme weather exposure to the mechanical stress of braking and heavy load-bearing, rail components are expected to perform.
How Hydraulic Cylinder and Piston Rod Repairs Save Operations From Costly Downtime
When a hydraulic cylinder fails mid-operation, everything stops. Industries like mining, construction, and agriculture, that downtime has a price tag most companies can’t afford. The solution isn’t to replace it, instead it is a precise repair process that can return a damaged cylinder or piston rod to full working spec. What is a hydraulic cylinder […]
Electroless Nickel Plating in Food Processing
If you work in food processing, you already know how wash-downs, acidic cleaners, moisture and heat can cause wear and stress on the equipment. Many food processing facilities try to coat the metal, such as stainless steel to extend the life of the equipment. Electroless nickel plating in food processing can help.
EN-CHRO Plating Sets the Standard for Surface Treatment and Cylinder Rod Repair
Surface treatment and cylinder rod repair is part of an important cycle for manufacturers. Manufacturers try to have a cylinder rod working, one on the shelf and one in for repair. But that can’t always work.
Electroless Nickel Plating Heat Treatment: Unlocking Maximum Hardness and Durability
If you’re running components in a high-wear environment, electroless nickel plating heat treatment is an effective finishing process for industrial manufacturing. What can it do for your parts? Let’s take a closer look.
Hard Chrome & Electroless Nickel Plating for the Oil & Gas Industry
Oil and gas equipment is in constant use putting up with outside factors such as pressure, heat, corrosive fluids and abrasive particulates. When a component fails, if has serious implications on production. The fix isn’t always to buy a new part.
Electroless Nickel Plating for Food Processing Equipment: What it Does and Why It Matters
Traditional electroplating uses electrical current to deposit metal onto a surface. The current concentrates at edges and high points, which means those areas get thicker coatings while recesses, threads, and internal channels get less. On a flat bracket, this process will work. However, on a pump housing with tight internal geometry, this is too much of a problem.
Hard Chrome Repair: Stop Replacing What You Can Restore
In industrial maintenance, the ability to repair rather than replace worn components is one of the most effective ways a business can control costs and minimize downtime. Hard chrome repair makes this possible. That’s because hard chrome repair restores parts to their original dimensions and performance specifications. However, it needs to be done by experienced […]
