In the twentieth century U.S. Chrome became the leader in hard chrome plating technology. Having first developed precision plating techniques utilizing engineered conforming anodes, we later developed many innovations including the processes of hard chrome plating on aluminum and titanium.

In the twenty first century U.S. Chrome is again leading the way; this time with hard chromium alternatives.

Chromium’s unprecedented combination of low frictional properties, high hardness and low cost make it a difficult coating to replace. However, recently we have pioneered alternative, application specific, “green” coatings.

NiCom (Nickel Silicon Carbide) electro-composite replaces chrome for engine applications. TriCom (Cobalt Chrome Carbide) electro-composite provides high temperature fretting wear resistance for applications in the aerospace industry. And our newest composite, Hard TriCom (Cobalt Phosphorous Chrome Carbide) enables our customers to replace chrome in aerospace hydraulic applications.

U.S. Chrome, still the unparalleled leader in Hard Chrome Plating Technology, is committed to complete environmental compliance now and into the future for all of our plating technologies.

When designing machine components, engineers often combine a basis metal with a surface coating to achieve the quality, economy, and reliability desired in their product.

Of the numerous surface treatments available, industrial hard chromium continues to be one of the most popular coatings.

Over the years our company has plated a wide assortment of applications in every industry imaginable. What has defined our process is the ability to hold tight tolerances when depositing chromium on all metal surfaces, including aluminum and titanium.

• Excellent sliding wear resistance

• Low coefficient of friction

• Good abrasion resistance

• Superior bond strength to base metal

An infinite variety of applications in the machine tool, automotive, computer, agricultural, and aerospace industries.

From its inception, U.S. Chrome has been a pioneer in Engineering Coating technology. We lead the industry on chrome plating knowledge with the use of conforming anodes and precision plating. Today with our growing awareness of the environmental and health effects of heavy metals, U.S. Chrome is again leading the way with new Engineering Coating Technologies. 

Developing new engineering plating coatings and processes is the primary function of our Research and Development laboratory. Our laboratory is growing each year with new analytical and testing equipment used to characterize and refine our new coatings. Coupled with expert research personnel, U.S. chrome has gained valuable working relationships with private, government and university labs to further enable us to maintain our position as Engineering Coatings pioneers.