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Hard Chrome Plated Bars

317400.0 INR/Tonne

Product Details:

  • Tolerance f7, h8, h9 (as per customer requirement)
  • Length Up to 6 Meters (customized on request)
  • Standard ASTM A276, DIN 10100, EN 10083
  • Application Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders, Industrial Machinery
  • Type Round Bar
  • Specific Use Piston Rods, Linear Motion Shafts
  • Processing Peeling, Grinding, Polishing, Hard Chrome Plating
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Hard Chrome Plated Bars Price And Quantity

  • 317400.0 INR/Tonne
  • 1 Tonne

Hard Chrome Plated Bars Product Specifications

  • Round Bar
  • Piston Rods, Linear Motion Shafts
  • f7, h8, h9 (as per customer requirement)
  • Up to 6 Meters (customized on request)
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders, Industrial Machinery
  • ASTM A276, DIN 10100, EN 10083
  • Mirror Polished, Hard Chrome Plated
  • Peeling, Grinding, Polishing, Hard Chrome Plating
  • Steel (with Hard Chrome Plating)
  • Cold Drawn, Centerless Ground, Hard Chrome Plated
  • 6 mm to 200 mm
  • EN8D, C45, CK45, SAE 1045, EN19, AISI 4140
  • Plastic Covering with Wooden Crates or Bundles
  • Up to 700 MPa (Depending on Grade)
  • High (due to Superior Chrome Layer)
  • 20-25 Microns
  • 0.01 mm
  • 850-1150 HV (Vickers Hardness)
  • 0.2mm/1000mm
  • Up to 900 MPa (Depending on Grade)

Product Description

Technical Overview & Key Features

Hard Chrome Plated Bars (Rods) are carbon or alloy steel shafts electroplated with a micro-thin layer of chromium to achieve high wear resistance, low friction, and corrosion resistance.

  • Low Friction Coefficient: Typically around 0.150.20 (dry vs. steel), extending seal and bearing life in dynamic sliding applications.

  • Micro-Cracking Structure: Plating processes intentionally incorporate fine micro-cracks (300800 cracks/cm) to retain lubricants and enhance sliding wear resistance.

  • Surface Hardness: The electrodeposited chrome layer yields 8501150 HV0.1 (equivalent to 6572 HRC), far exceeding standard hardened base steels.

Plating Layer & Surface Specifications

Specification Standard Grade Induction Hardened Grade Heavy-Duty / Marine Grade
Plating Thickness 20 30 m 20 30 m 40 50 m (or Double Chrome)
Plating Hardness 850 1150 HV0.1 850 1150 HV0.1 900 1150 HV0.1
Surface Roughness (Ra) 0.10 0.20 m 0.10 0.20 m 0.05 0.15 m
Induction Depth N/A 1.0 3.5 mm Optional
Subsurface Hardness Base material core 54 60 HRC Base material core
Salt Spray (ISO 9227) NSS 120 200 Hours NSS 120 200 Hours NSS 500 1000 Hours

Base Material Chemical Comparison

Grade Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Silicon (Si) Chromium (Cr) Molybdenum (Mo) Vanadium (V)
1045 / C45E 0.42 0.50 0.60 0.90 0.15 0.35 - - -
4140 / 42CrMo4 0.38 0.45 0.60 0.90 0.15 0.35 0.90 1.20 0.15 0.30 -
20MnV6 0.16 0.22 1.30 1.70 0.10 0.50 - - 0.08 0.20
316L (SS) 0.03 max 2.00 max 0.75 max 16.0 18.0 2.00 3.00 -

Mechanical Properties by Core Grade

Core Grade Condition Yield Strength (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Core Hardness (HB)
AISI 1045 Cold Drawn / Normalized Min 350 600 750 Min 14 180 230
AISI 4140 Quenched & Tempered (Q+T) Min 650 850 1000 Min 12 260 320
20MnV6 Cold Drawn Min 450 600 750 Min 12 180 230
AISI 316L Annealed / Cold Worked Min 290 580 800 Min 30 160 210

Tolerances & Supply Range

  • Diameter Range: 6 mm to 250 mm (Metric) | 1/4" to 10" (Imperial)

  • Standard Dimensional Tolerances: ISO f7, f8, h7, h8

  • Straightness Tolerance: Max 0.2 mm / 1000 mm (0.02%)

  • Out-of-Roundness (Ovality): Max 50% of the diameter tolerance range

  • Standard Stock Lengths: 3000 mm to 7500 mm

Processing Steps

  1. Precision Centerless Grinding: Base bar is ground to exact OD tolerances and target surface finish.

  2. Induction Hardening (Optional): High-frequency heating creates a hard outer casing beneath the surface to prevent denting from severe impacts.

  3. Polishing: Pre-plating superfinish polishing to ensure consistent surface topology.

  4. Hard Chrome Electroplating: Submerged in a chromic acid bath ($CrO_3$) under precise voltage/current density.

  5. Post-Plating Superfinishing: Micro-polishing to achieve target $Ra le 0.20,mutext{m}$.



Premium Surface and Structural Integrity

Engineered through advanced cold drawing, centerless grinding, and hard chrome plating, these bars achieve a mirror-like finish and outstanding straightness. Rigorous processing-including peeling, grinding, and polishing-ensures minimal tolerance deviation and consistent roundness, making them ideal for precision engineering applications.


Superior Performance and Versatile Applications

With a surface hardness of 850-1150 HV and high corrosion resistance, these bars meet the demanding requirements of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, piston rods, and linear motion shafts. Their strength, durability, and adherence to international standards guarantee reliable performance in industrial settings.

FAQ's of Hard Chrome Plated Bars:


Q: How are hard chrome plated bars manufactured to achieve such high hardness and precision?

A: Hard chrome plated bars are produced using a combination of cold drawing, centerless grinding, peeling, polishing, and hard chrome plating. This meticulous process results in a surface hardness of 850-1150 HV (Vickers), mirror finish, and high straightness (0.2mm/1000mm), ensuring excellent performance for precision applications.

Q: What are the primary applications of these hard chrome plated bars?

A: These bars are primarily used as piston rods in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, linear motion shafts, and in various industrial machinery components where high strength, wear resistance, and minimal surface friction are crucial.

Q: When should I choose hard chrome plated bars over standard steel bars?

A: Hard chrome plated bars are recommended when your application demands enhanced surface hardness, improved corrosion resistance, high dimensional accuracy, and a superior finish-especially in environments that involve repetitive motion, exposure to moisture, or abrasive conditions.

Q: Where are these bars typically supplied and by whom in India?

A: In India, these bars are available from a comprehensive network of dealers, exporters, fabricators, manufacturers, producers, retailers, suppliers, and traders. They are widely distributed to serve the hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial machinery sectors.

Q: What is the process for customizing bar length, diameter, or tolerance?

A: Customization is available upon request. Bars can be supplied in lengths up to 6 meters, with diameters from 6 mm to 200 mm. Tolerances such as f7, h8, and h9 can be tailored as per customer requirements to suit specific engineering applications.

Q: How does the hard chrome plating enhance the corrosion resistance of these bars?

A: The dense chrome layer-20 to 25 microns thick-acts as a protective barrier, significantly improving corrosion resistance. This makes the bars particularly suitable for use in environments with high moisture, chemicals, or where resistance to rust and wear is essential.

Q: What benefits do these bars offer for use in hydraulic and pneumatic systems?

A: The bars provide high strength (up to 700 MPa yield strength), exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, precision roundness, and a low-friction surface. These properties reduce maintenance, increase service life, and improve overall efficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

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