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Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome
Surface Engineering with Electrolizing Thin Dense Chrome (TDC)
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What is Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome?
The Original Thin Dense Chrome Since 1945
Armoloy helps global manufacturers protect their most valuable metal assets with our premium thin dense chrome coatings.
Electrolizing microcracked thin dense chrome (TDC) remains a dependable choice among Armoloy’s offerings for global manufacturers, serving as a reliable solution to reduce friction, combat wear and corrosion, enhance lubrication properties, and reinforce metal surfaces across diverse applications, ultimately extending their longevity and enhancing operational reliability.
Performance Characteristics
Microcracked TDC by the Numbers
- Surface hardness up to 72Rc
- Corrosion resistance tested to AMS 2438 per ASTM B-117
- Wear resistance less than 1.2 TWI per AMS 2438
- Up to 56% reduction in coefficient of friction
- Bond strength of 125,000 PSI
- Coating applied at a temperature below 180°F (82°C)
- Effective deposits as low as 0.00005 to 0.001” (1.27 to 25.4 µm)
- Maximum service temperature of 1600°F (871°C)
- Thermal expansion of 2.7 – 4.6 (10¯⁶/°F)
Microcracked TDC Highlights
- Excellent wear resistance
- High surface hardness
- Low friction coefficient
- Improved lubrication retention
- Non-Magnetic
- Mitigates galling
- Absolute adhesion to substrate
- Multiple finishes available - matte, satin, non-reflective
Proven applications
Armoloy’s microcracked TDC coating can improve the long-term performance of applications within the following industries, as well as many others:
Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome Features & Benefits
Pure metallic non-toxic chromium coating
USDA approved coating and FDA compliant, non-toxic (USP tested, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant), biocompatible surface
Low processing temperature
Protects parts from distortion and annealing
Diverse compatibility
Performs on most ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Effective at thin deposits
Little, if any, impact on part tolerances and edge build-up
Absolute adhesion
Will not flake, crack, or separate from the base metal
Chemical resistance
Stable in acids, alkalis, solvents and gasses
Anti-galling characteristics
Excellent resistance to adhesive wear, enhanced tolerance of low-lube
No sharp edge buildup
Minimizes dimensional change
High wear resistance
Excellent for sliding applications where abrasion may occur
Lubrication retention
Retains dry and wet lubricants while lowering friction
Multiple appearances
Non-reflective, satin, and platinum appearances available
Biocompatible
Certified safe for use in medical devices, as well as clean-room applications
The Science Behind Microcracked Thin Dense Chrome
Our process for microcracked TDC involves a carefully monitored solution and application process. This particular product uniformly deposits a dense, pure chromium and nonmagnetic alloy to the surface of a wide variety of applications.
Microcracked TDC offers the capability of utilization across a wide variety of industries. The end result is a hard, thin chromium coating that provides significant upgrades to common wear and corrosion resistance.
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Why Partner with Armoloy?
Armoloy supports your project from concept to production with surface engineering expertise built around real-world performance needs. Whether you are designing a new component or solving a failure in the field, our team can help identify the right coating solution, validate its performance, and support a successful production launch.
How Metals Fail
Some of the most common metal failures include:
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
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