| Plating | Thickness Range | Hardness Rc | Corrosion Resistance |
Used for Repairs |
Coefficient of Friction |
| Hard Chrome Flash / Smoke | .00003 - .0004 | 68-70 | good | no | .15 |
| Hard Chrome Buildup | .0004 - .030+ | 68-70 | excellent | yes | .15 |
| ARMTEC | .00005 - .0001 | 70-72 | excellent | no | .12 |
| MAP | .001 - .100 + | 40-50 | excellent | excellent | .22 |
| Poly-Tec | .00005 - .0001 | 68-72 | excellent | no | .04 |
| Nichro-Shield | .0001-.001 | 68-70 | very good | no | .15 |
| Electroless Nickel High Phos. | .00005 - .002 | 44-48 HT to high 60s |
Better Than Low Phos | can be | .21 |
| Electroless Nickel Low Phos. (hard) | .00005 - .002 | 56-62 HT to 68 - 70 |
good | can be | .21 |
| Duratec | .00004-.001 | 56-58 67-68 HT | good | can be | .04 |
| Nickel / Teflon® “Lubritec” | .00005 - .001 | 48 - 59 | good | no | .05 |
| Hard Coat Anodizing Type III black & clear | .0007-.001 surface and .0007-.001 impregnate approx. |
Mid 60s | good | no | .7 |
| Anodizing Type II colored and clear | .0003-.0005 surface and impregnate approx. |
54 - 56 | good | no | .7 |
| Passivation | only stainless steel | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electropolish | only stainless steel | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Dry sliding friction coefficients vary depending on the surfaces characteristic of the two parts.
Meadville Plating has the capabilities to finish grind and machine to exacting specifications. Tolerances of .0002” are possible. Cylindrical grinder and lathe capacities of up to 20" diameters and 87” in length and weight capacities of 1,200 lbs. allow us the ability to handle a large range of components. Our repair services have provided our customers with untold savings, both in time and money. Our machining department can also manufacture new cylindrical products or components to OEM specifications, by referencing an existing component or part drawings. In the majority of cases we can repair or manufacture your component at a greatly reduced cost when compared to the cost of OEM.
Repairs with Hard Chrome: Increased Service Life, Less Down Time, Lower Maintenance Costs and Less Hassle
Repairs with Hard Sulfamate Nickel: Machinable, Thick Deposits, Hard 48Rc., Excellent Corrosion Protection