In industrial valve plating, both hard chrome plating and electroless nickel plating are used to improve wear resistance and corrosion protection. However, some customers ask if there is a difference between the two applications. The answer is yes, and it depends on what you need the value to do and how you want it to perform. Let’s take a closer look at the two ways industrial valve plating can be solved.
What is Industrial Valve Plating?
Industrial Valve Plating is an engineering process that is used to deposit a thin layer of metal such as hard chrome or nickel onto the surface of the valve in order to improve or enhance the performance especially in harsh environments. It works to:
- Extend the life of the valve
- Reduce or eliminate downtime
- Reduce maintenance and the investment needed
- Reduce the risk of failure
Let’s take a look at the two best techniques to plate industrial valves.
Electroless Nickel Plating
Electroless nickel plating is a great solution for industrial valves that are complex in its design shapes. When applied, it creates a uniform, high-hardness coating that provides corrosion protection and strong resistance to wear, extending the service life of the valve.
At EN-CHRO Plating, we offer both High phos and Mid phos electroless nickel. We also provide heat treatment and baking services to enhance adhesion, optimize hardness, and improve overall coating performance. We also provide heat treatment and baking services to enhance adhesion, optimize hardness, and improve overall coating performance.
Hard Chrome Plating
Hard chrome plating application deposits a layer of chromium onto the surface of the industrial valve components. Various thicknesses can be created depending upon its fit and use. The results aim to significantly enhance the performance and extend the life of the industrial valve.
At EN-CHRO Plating, hard chrome plating can be used in both first time applications as well as hard chrome repair, meaning stripped, fixed and re-applied. This allows for faster turnaround time to ensure your machinery is limited in its downtime. Let us know what you want to accomplish, and we’ll create a plan of action to ensure the job is done accurately and returned to you quickly so you can get back to business.
Industries Served
Numerous industries use electroless nickel plating and hard chrome plating for their large and complex parts whether it be for small production runs or prototypes. Industries such as food, beverage, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, rail car parts and more use this specialized process.
Contact us today at 708-450-1250 and let’s discuss what your goals are and we’ll help you to determine which application is best. Our person on our team has dedicated years of experience and can walk you through the process. We look forward to servicing you on your projects.