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
wdt_ID 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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