At Duro-Chrome, we pride ourselves in offering customers the latest advances in the industry. We will work with you to find the best surface treatment that will solve your friction, release, wear and corrosion issues and deliver high quality parts you need for optimal performance.
METAL PLATING COMPARISON CHART
| Coating | Substrate | Attributes | Hardness | Corrosion Resistance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duro-Chrome | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Abrasion Resistance, Low Coefficient of Friction, Very Low - Heavy Deposits | 70-72 Rc | Medium |
| 2 | Diamond Hard Chrome | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Hardness, Abrasion Resistance, Low Coefficient of Friction, Thinner Application | 85+ Rc | Medium |
| 3 | Thin-dense Chrome | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Corrosion resistance, a micro-nodular surface texture, low coefficient of friction. | 70-72 Rc | Medium / High |
| 4 | Duro-Tuff (Lubricated Hard Chrome) | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Coefficient of Friction, Excellent Release Characteristics , Seals Off the Substrate of Chrome | 70-72 Rc | High |
| 5 | Electroless Nickel | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Excellent Corrosion Resistance, 100% Coverage, Deposits up to .003” | 48-50 Rc can be harden with post bake to 60-65 Rc | Very High |
| 6 | Electroless Nickel with Teflon | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Excellent Corrosion Resistance, 100% Coverage, Deposits up to .003”, Teflon in the Matrix of the Mix , Coefficient of Friction | 48-50 Rc can be harden with post bake to 60-65 Rc | Very High |
| 7 | Electroless Nickel with Silicon Carbide | Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals | Excellent Corrosion Resistance, 100% Coverage, Deposits up to .003” when Silicon Carbide is in the matrix | 65-70 Rc with a Post Bake Process | Very High |
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