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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Nuclear Coatings Services
Armoloy nuclear coatings provide exceptional corrosion resistance without causing part distortion and comply with stringent standards such as ASTM D5144, NRC regulations, and NQA-1.
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The Purpose of Nuclear Coatings
Nuclear Coatings & Surface Treatments
For over 30 years, Armoloy coatings have been applied to a variety of nuclear industry devices including fuel cell and reactor core components. Our dedicated team has years of experience with nuclear production protocols and systems requirements.
An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your nuclear application. Request a sample today.
Benefits of Nuclear Plating Services 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 nuclear coatings have undergone and passed rigorous testing to qualify for the following accreditations:
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 19011
- NADCAP
- NAMSA
- REACH Compliance
- RoHS Compliance
- Toxikon
- WEEE Compliance
Coating Specifications at Armoloy
Armoloy nuclear coatings are fully compliant with ASTM D5144, NRC regulations, NQA-1, and most customer-specific standards throughout the nuclear coatings industry. We operate processing tanks dedicated to ASTM D5144 requirements, and our coatings can be applied to nearly all ferrous and non-ferrous base materials.
- AMS 2438
- AMS 2406
- AMS 2460
- AMS 2403
- AMS 2404
- ASTM B650
- ASTM B733-22
- ASTM A967
- MIL-C-26074
Nuclear Coatings Applications
Armoloy coatings enhance the functionality of various nuclear components and applications, including:
- Ball, swivel, universal & slip joints
- Bearing Surfaces
- Bushings
- Cylinders
- Drilling equipment
- Electronic components
- Gears & sprockets
- Hydraulic valves, pistons & housings
- Impellers (oil, air, water)
- Linear Motions Guides
- Power Transmission Systems
- Pump shafts & liners
- Robotic Joints
- Speciality Fasteners
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Some common Metal Failures and Solutions that affect Nuclear Industry Applications.
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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.
Yes, Armoloy coatings will conduct electricity. Chat with an Armoloy engineer for information on conductive and non-conductive coatings.
Components coated with Armoloy TDC are 100% safe for workers and end users. Plated components are used extensively in the food and drug industry, and routinely certified for REACH and RoHS compliance. In addition, Armoloy invests heavily in the newest technology to help ensure the safety of our employees and communities. For more information, learn about the misconceptions of chromium coatings.
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