Industrial Hard Chromium Plating

As the name implies, hard chromium is just that - Hard. It is 68-70 Rc (Rockwell Scale) which makes it suitable for a variety of industrial applications that require corrosion and wear resistance. It is also the finest plated metal deposition to utilize when specifications call for smooth and flawless characteristics on the roll face. Industrial hard chrome roll plating, as well as, roll replating boast high strength and sturdiness, and improves metal surface quality of the rolls.

Benefits of Hard Chromium Roll Plating

Corrosion, Wear & Abrasion Resistance
High Strength, Hardness & Durability
Improved Metal Surface Performance
Chemical Resistance
Low Coefficient Friction
Extended Equipment Life
Ability to Polish to Optical Mirror Finishes

Our hard chromium plating tanks can accommodate rolls shafts and drums to the following sizes:

Up to 30” in diameter x 200” overall length
Up to 48” in diameter x 130” overall length

Roll Technology's weight capacity is 10,000 lbs.

Materials Plated

Industrial hard chrome roll plating is effective on a variety of different materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals like:

Low Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Hardened Alloy Steel
Chilled Iron

Refurbished Chromium-Plated Rolls

Refurbishing chromium plated rolls can repair the damage and extend the productive life of the roll and your web equipment. Precision rolls are expensive to replace and, with today’s tight capital budgets, refinishing your precision web roll is a cost-effective method to maintain optimal production efficiency and high product quality.

To learn more about Roll Tech's roll plating services, contact us today!