While thin dense chrome (TDC) and hard chrome are both considered functional coatings, TDC differs from traditional hard chrome in the thickness and surface texture. TDC coatings are in the range of 0.0001 to 0.0005”, while traditional hard chrome is usually over 0.002”, and can measure 0.010” or more, depending on the application. Because of the very low effective thickness, thin dense chrome can often be applied to existing designs without affecting tolerances or fit-up. In addition, traditional hard chrome has a microcracked surface while TDC has a micronodular surface. Both provide a low wear surface, but the micronodular texture can provide superior lubrication retention and wear resistance. Decorative chrome is another coating entirely and is actually a multilayer coating applied to provide an attractive, shiny surface with good corrosion resistance.
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Automotive Coatings
Armoloy advanced coatings enhance the performance and longevity of automotive components.
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Automotive Coatings & Surface Treatments
From body panels and engine components to exhaust systems and wheels, myriad components can benefit from Armoloy automotive coatings and surface treatments.
An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your automotive application. Request a sample today.
Benefits of Automotive Plating from Armoloy
Metal failure mitigation
Armoloy protective coatings have helped mitigate risk from a wide range of metal failures
Improve performance
We produce solutions that prevent metal failure while increasing cycle times
Reduce downtime
Armoloy helps protect your metal assets by reducing the need for maintenance and making maintenance more predictable
Decrease costs
In addition to reduced downtime, Armoloy coatings are a cost-effective way of meeting performance requirements instead of using an exotic or expensive base metal
Regulatory compliance
Select Armoloy locations are certified to NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO 9001—with plating lines compliant to industry standards including AMS 2438 and AMS 2460
Long-lasting solutions
Our performance for over 65 years and constant innovation provides continual value for your business
Global reach
Armoloy operates a total of 10 processing facilities across 8 U.S. states, as well as 6 international facilities located in individual countries spread throughout 3 continents
Turnkey partnership
We’re with you throughout the entire process, acting as a single point of contact for all deliverables
Why Choose Armoloy?
Start-to-Finish Surface Solutions
- Armoloy stands out with our fully staffed metallurgical laboratory dedicated to research and development. We offer comprehensive surface coating services, guiding you from initial consultation through design, application, and final quality checks to ensure optimal results for your project.
Innovative Process Development
- Our innovation center focuses on developing and validating repeatable and reliable processes, which we can then implement at any process fulfillment location. This ensures consistent, high-quality coatings no matter where your project is completed, maintaining the same high standards across the globe.
Global Fulfillment and Logistics
- With fulfillment centers located around the world, we optimize logistics to ensure your coatings are delivered on time and maintain consistent quality, no matter where you are. Our extensive global network allows us to efficiently serve clients worldwide.
Process Accreditations at Armoloy
Armoloy automotive coatings meet rigorous industry standards and certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 10993-1
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 19011
- NADCAP
- NAMSA
- REACH Compliance
- RoHS Compliance
- Toxikon
- WEEE Compliance
Coating Specifications at Armoloy
Armoloy automotive coatings meet rigorous industry standards and certifications, including:
- AMS 2438
- AMS 2406
- AMS 2460
- AMS 2403
- AMS 2404
- ASTM B117
- ASTM D4060-10
- ASTM B650
- ASTM B578
- ASTM F519
- ASTM B733-22
- ASTM A967
- MIL-C-26074
Automotive Plating Applications
Armoloy advanced coatings enhance the performance and longevity of various automotive components, including:
- Bearing Surfaces
- Bushings
- Compressors
- Cylinders
- Drilling equipments
- Drills
- Gears & sprockets
- Hydraulic valves, pistons & housings
- Impellers (oil, air, water)
- Linear motion guides
- Piston rings & rods
- Plastic extrusion molding
- Pneumatic percussion tools
- Power transmission systems
- Pumps, Shafts & Liners
- Rolls
- Specialty fasteners
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Some common Metal Failures and Solutions that affect Automotive Industry Applications.
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification to many industry and supplier specifications is available, including AMS 2438 and AMS 2460, depending on the location. In addition, the Armoloy network has fulfillment centers with Quality Management Systems accredited to NADCAP, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.
Yes, Armoloy offers chrome plating services near you through its extensive global network of fulfillment centers. Known for our proprietary thin dense chrome (TDC) coatings, Armoloy’s services are available worldwide, ensuring that you can access high-quality metal plating no matter your location. This network allows for efficient and timely service, catering to various industrial needs across different regions
Yes, we are happy to work with suppliers to choose the right coating, develop a robust process, and identify the ideal processing partner to fit any application. Learn more about our process on our How It Works page.
Our highly experienced staff can support all aspects of the product lifecycle including the design, validation, manufacturing, and volume production phases.
Application engineers can assist with product design by helping to select the best coating for each application, ensuring that base metal selection provides the best combination of cost, performance, and manufacturability, and that critical design features can be reliably coated. In addition, we work with engineering partners that can provide:
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- Finite element analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Computational fluid dynamics
Our fully equipped laboratory can assist with product validation by testing for wear resistance, corrosion resistance, coating and base metal hardness, and on staff metallurgical support can perform detailed failure analysis to aid in troubleshooting if problems should arise.
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