Stainless steel is commonly used in several industries. Though durable, it is prone to corrosion, and hence requires effective protection. In some cases, stainless steel may need extra coatings to improve its corrosion resistance. Stainless steel coatings increase the lifespan of stainless-steel products by almost 60 percent. Thin dense chrome plating provides resistance to wear and tear and some corrosion protection. The reduced deposit thickness will also reduce build-ups at the sharp edges.

Stainless steel coatings

Chloride presence leading to corrosion is common to stainless steel, especially around industrial areas or vessels that are buried in water or soil, or near a marine location. These places have high chloride levels and will result in damage to the steel. Corrosion happens due to external factors, and it needs coatings on the exposed surfaces of the stainless-steel parts. External conditions can cause an accumulation of chlorides on the surfaces. It should be noted that the applied coating is as per the manufacturer’s coating application guidelines. The guidelines are to be adhered to avoid coating defects. Surface preparation and application are key to ensuring coating integrity. The criteria for selecting stainless steel coatings depends on the use as well as environmental factors. These coatings are a wonderful and low-cost choice.

Thin Dense Chrome

Thin dense chrome plating is chromium that is electroplated whose thickness is between 0.0001” and 0.0002” where the chrome is much denser than usual. Chrome plating is used for decorative as well as engineering purposes. It is used to increase the hardness of the metal surface, reduce the level of wear, reduce friction, and enhance corrosion resistance. Chrome plating can be applied to stainless steel, aluminum, etc. The temperature and pressure limits depend on the type of chrome plating, material, and operating conditions. Hard chrome plating will be thicker as compared to the decorative chrome finishes, and it is useful in many industrial applications. Thin dense chrome plating results in enhanced life, a better finish of the surface, and increased corrosion resistance. Chrome plating has been in use for many years to enhance the resistance to wear and tear. Thin dense chrome technology is applied under many trade names. It will offer a hard and dense coating, as well as effective wear properties and very low friction.