AnoHard Cr

Providing maximum wear life for critical applications

hard chrome plating anohard cr by anoplate inc near syracuse ny

AnoHard Cr is Anoplate’s proprietary industrial, hard chrome deposit. AnoHard Cr deposits a micro-cracked, smooth and shiny deposit that is proven to reduce wear, friction, seizing and galling your un-coated components.

AnoHard Cr is resistant to many common industrial gases and liquids, including:

Ammonia
Hydrogen sulfide
Beer
Molten glass
Milk
Oils
Petroleum products

AnoHard Cr can be applied to a wide variety of materials, including:

Steels
Stainless Steels
Inconel, Monel, Invar, Kovar
Aluminum
Brass & Copper

Typical Applications

AnoHard Cr should be applied where maximum wear life and corrosion resistance are required.
AnoHard Cr is an excellent solution for the following applications:

Engraving and printing rollers
Forging dies
Injection molds
Hydraulic cylinders
Crankshafts

Physical Properties

Hardness:	1,000-1,150 KHN₁₀₀
Micro-cracked structure:	>1,000 cracks per inch
Visual:	Bright, shiny and smooth
Wettability	Poor

Coefficient of Friction Comparison*

	Coefficient of Friction
Metal Combination	Static	Dynamic
Steel On Steel	.30	.20
Chrome on Steel	.17	.16

*Ask Anopate for Technical citation

AnoHard Cr meets and exceeds the following requirements:

AMS 2460
AMS-QQ-C-320
AMS 2406
ASTM B177
ASTM B254

Film Thickness & Tolerances

AnoHard Cr is typically specified for thicknesses in the range of 0.0002”-0.0006”, but can easily be applied to thicknesses up to 0.0100”. For extreme wear applications, it is recommended for deposit thickness greater than 0.001” per surface, but may require grinding afterward to get dimensions back into tolerance.

Disclaimer: Hard Chrome electroplating is not decorative chrome plating. It cannot be used to restore motorcycle or automotive components

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