Chrome Plated
Bars
Akçelik Demir Çelik, with the partnership signed with Tristar Steel Srl located in Targoviste/Romania in July 2021 and the new facility opened in Çayırova/Kocaeli Turkey, produces hard chrome plating between 5 mm and 130 mm in steel standards E355+SR, C35E, C45E, Cf53, C60E, 20MnV6, 38MnVS6, 42CrMo4+QT, E355+SR, X46Cr13, X90CrMoV18 - optionally with induction hardening.
With a total annual production capacity of 40,000 tons, it supplies products to global industry-leading customers by producing hydraulic cylinders and pneumatic/gas cylinders, as well as shafts for linear motion systems.
You can examine Akçelik products, which have superior corrosion resistance, maximum automation capability in the production phase, minimum error and unique quality, on this page.
Quality Control During Production
Ground Rods Before Chrome Plating
100% each single bar
- Visual inspection
- Dimension
- Roughness
- Roundness
- Surface Hardness SHD (optional)
Final Grinding After Chrome Plating
100% each single bar
- Visual inspection
- Dimension (3-point analysis)
- Roughness (3-point analysis)
- Roundness (3 points)
- Chrome Thickness (3-point analysis)
- Corrosion resistance in each production batch
Chrome Plating Process
Daily Control
- Bath temperature
- Chrome concentration
- Amperage and voltage
- Chrome bath chemistry
Additional Laboratory Control
For each production batch
- Micro hardness of the chrome layer
- Micro and macro structure
- Micro cracking
- Verification of chrome adhesion
- Corrosion resistance
Application Areas
Lifting and Handling Equipment
Tree Cutting and Forestry Control Machines
Wind Turbines and Renewable Energy Systems
Pneumatic Cylinders for Medical Equipment
Construction Machinery
Maritime and Offshore Industry
Steel Production Industry Equipment
Mining Equipment
Bodybuilding and Fitness Equipment
Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Agricultural Machinery
Printing and Separation Machines
Shock Absorbers and Gas Springs
