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Thin Dense Chrome Thin Dense Chrome offers a number advantages over standard Hard Chrome. Harder with enhanced wear resistance (hardness approximately. 1050-1150 Vickers or 70 Rockwell C) Greater corrosion protection Brighter finish Chromium deposits with low microcrack densities have microcracks that are longer and tend to extend to the substrate. In chromium deposits with a higher microcrack count, the microcracks are shorter and shallower, providing superior protection to the substrates under corrosive conditions. These extra qualities make Thin Dense Chrome ideally suited for use with hydraulic rams. If the hydraulic ram operates in dirty or hostile environments, this hard chrome process inhibits dirt from lodging in seals maintaining the integrity of the ram.  Thin Dense Chrome can also be used when a standard chrome is specified for your substrate Pre & Post Hard Chrome Services At United Hard Chrome we often provide other services before and after chrome plating. Abrasive blasting Buffing and polishing Centerless Grinding (w/ hard chrome process) Centerless Belt-sanding +/- .001 8 - 10 micro finish 20 ft. capacity 3,500 lbs 1.5" - 14" diameter Acid Stripping Dot Welding HELI-Arc Fabricating Machining

What is Hard Chrome? Hard chrome is a rugged, durable plating that resists corrosion and wear. Manufacturing, molding, mining, agricultural and chemical industries rely on hard chrome. Hard chrome is applied by using chromic acid through an electrolytic process. Chromium metal adheres to the products surface in thicknesses as small as "ten thousandths" of an inch (.0001).

Conforming Anodes
With such a vast diversity of parts that must be plated for our customers, United Hard Chrome gives unparalleled attention to detail and quality. We maximize plating efficiency and consistent chromium thicknesses improve by a precise conforming anode to cathode ratio-imperative.

At United Hard Chrome, we specialize in  OEM and retrofit applications intended to significantly extend the life of parts subject to friction, corrosion and wear.

Hard chromed products have been proven to last up to 10 times longer than non plated parts in hostile or high demand production environments. Extending a products life with continued operational reliability saves money, time and labor. Equipment or parts operating in corrosive or high temperature environments benefit from hard chrome.

Substrates
The hard chrome plating possesses at United Hard Chrome can be applied to a wide variety of materials which are called substrates.
Steel
Stainless Steel
Cast Iron
Copper Alloys
Bronzes

Corrosion Resistant
Hard chrome does not corrode. Hard chrome plated equipment produces a bright luster exterior finish. Listed below are various solutions or hostile environments which hard chrome plating extends equipment life and improves equipment performance.
Brine
Organic acids
Gases
Oils
Sugar
Cyanides
Fruit acids
Molten glass
Glue
Dairy products
Fuels
Brewing (malts, hops)

Hard Chrome resists abrasion because of its excellent lubricity properties and significantly extends the product or parts life. Therefore hydraulic rams, valves, bearings, pumps, cylinders and moving parts found in manufacturing and production equipment are big users of Hard chrome. Many of our customers apply hard chrome to new equipment or when the equipment is ready for retrofitting or repair.