Chrome Plating

Chrome is a technique of electroplating a thin layer of chromium onto a metal A chrome plated part is called chrome, or is said to have been chromed. There are two types widely use: decorative chrome and hard chrome; Decorative chrome is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and durable. Thicknesses range from 2 to 20 μin (0.05 to 0.5 μm);

Hard chrome, also known as industrial chrome or engineered chrome, is used to reduce friction, improve durability through abrasion tolerance and wear resistance in general, Hard chrome tends to be thicker than decorative chrome, with standard thicknesses in non-salvage applications ranging from 20 to 40 μm