No — US Chrome and Armoloy are not the same. While both companies offer chrome plating services, Armoloy specializes in proprietary Thin Dense Chrome (TDC®) coatings with distinctive nodular surface structures engineered for high wear resistance, reduced friction, and tight tolerance control.
Key differences include:
- Proprietary Coatings: Armoloy offers both TDC® and Electrolizing®, the original microcracked Thin Dense Chrome that helped define the category. These coatings are licensed and applied under strict process controls.
- Surface Microstructure: Armoloy TDC® is nodular, offering enhanced lubrication retention and performance in dry or low-lube environments — unlike conventional hard chrome or general TDC services offered by competitors.
- Industry Heritage: Armoloy pioneered and influenced many of today’s functional chrome plating standards used in aerospace, medical, food processing, and precision engineering.
While US Chrome is a recognized chrome plating provider, Armoloy coatings are engineered, specified, and applied differently, delivering unique metallurgical and performance advantages.