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Nickel Chrome Plating on Ferrous Materials
Nickel/chrome plating on ferrous materials is the process of coating nickel onto a metal object or surface and then plating chromium over the nickel plated surface.
While nickel/chrome plating is used to enhance the appearance of a variety of metals, it serves a number of different purposes as well. The nickel/chrome plating process can be applied to both ferrous and non-ferrous materials to improve durability, cosmetics, and oxidation. Ferrous metal are materials that are made up of significant amounts of iron. Some example of ferrous materials are:
- Cold rolled
- Bar stock
- Tubes
What are the benefits?
The purpose of using nickel chrome plating on ferrous surfaces is to ultimately protect these materials that contain a lot of iron. These materials are used in a variety of industries such as point of sale furnishings, appliances and automotive. Chrome plating ferrous materials has several benefits:
- Decorative – Nickel/chrome plating is used mainly as a decorative coating used in appliances and automotive industry.
- Rust Prevention – Nickel/chrome plating provides a moderate amount of oxidation protection While other coating provide better protection in hash environments, where cosmetics are important, nickel/chrome plating is a good solution.
- Hardness – Adding nickel/chrome plating to a ferrous material will help harden the surface of the metal it is being applied to. The durability of a metal being nickel/chrome plated has a lot to do with the durability of the outer layer.
To summarize:
What we provide:
- Nickel coating on ferrous materials overlaid with a chrome seal (nickel chrome plating)
- Electroless nickel plating
While Microfinish’s nickel/chrome plating services are excellent for ferrous surfaces, we don’t offer:
- Plating on plastics
- Chromium plating as a stand-alone finish
Using a chrome seal on ferrous materials can help components withstand various environments lasting longer and giving a cosmetically superior appearance. When choosing a product finish for your next project, nickel/chrome plating could be a great option for both industrial and decorative purposes!
