In the defense against the war on corrosion and wear, maintenance repair engineers will be hard pressed to find a plating material as strong as chrome. Ideal for high-friction environments, hard chrome is one of the most commonly used plating materials due to its increased erosion resistance, surface hardness and durability.
Leaving a smooth and shiny finish, this blue-white lustrous metal has been used in a variety of industries, such as aerospace engineering, marine and automotive. Along with its durability, hard chrome comes with a plethora of benefits thanks to its lubricity, versatility, wear resistance and adherence. However, there is increasing pressure to find an alternative to this material due to the worker safety and environmental issues it presents.