Mobile hydraulics place high demands on component function, precision, and operational reliability. Machines used in construction, agriculture, and material handling, for example, often operate in dirty, damp, and demanding environments with constant wear and tear.
At Lomma Hårdkrom, we offer hard chrome plating and complementary machining that gives hydraulic components a long service life, low friction, and stable operation. We perform hard chrome plating on both newly manufactured parts and worn components undergoing refurbishment.
Mobile hydraulics are characterized by continuous movement, high pressures, and varying loads. Hydraulic cylinders, piston rods, shafts, and control components are exposed daily to friction, particles, impacts, and external influences from the weather and working environment.
Hard chrome plating creates a hard and durable surface that protects the base material against mechanical wear, scratches, and surface fatigue. Professional hard chrome plating offers several concrete advantages for your mobile hydraulics.
For mobile hydraulics, where downtime quickly becomes costly, a durable and smooth surface is crucial for both performance and reliability.
We understand the importance of durable components in mobile hydraulics. That is why we offer complete hard chrome plating with pre- and post-treatment for the best possible results.
Lomma hard chrome
Hard chrome plating is often used on parts that work in direct contact with seals and sliding surfaces. To achieve the right function, a high degree of control over surface smoothness, layer thickness, and geometry is required. In mobile hydraulics, there are several components that benefit from hard chrome plating.
Before hard chrome plating, the parts are pretreated by thorough cleaning and, if necessary, grinding or polishing. This ensures good adhesion and the correct surface finish. After chromium plating, further processing can be carried out to achieve precise tolerances and a surface that works optimally with seals and guides. The result is parts that can withstand intensive use in the field without losing function or precision.
Lomma Hårdkrom offers a complete process where we handle the entire chain, from preparatory machining to finished hard chrome-plated parts. By bringing together expertise, equipment, and processes under one roof, we can ensure consistent quality and short lead times.
Our experience allows us to tailor each treatment to the component's role in the hydraulic system.
Do you need hard chrome plating or refurbishment of components for mobile hydraulics? Contact us at Lomma Hårdkrom for technical advice and solutions that improve the service life, operational reliability, and function of your hydraulic systems.
Good to know about hard chrome plating
Hard chrome plating creates a very hard and durable surface that protects the base material from mechanical wear, scratching , and surface fatigue. For piston rods, this provides strong external protection against external influences such as weather, dirt, and particles in the workplace.
Hard chrome plating is often used on components that operate in direct contact with seals and sliding surfaces. Because we maintain strict control over surface finish and incorporate meticulous polishing, friction in the moving parts is reduced. A uniform and smooth surface prevents abrasive particles from damaging the seals, thereby reducing the risk of leaks in the cylinders.
Yes, we perform hard chrome plating for both newly manufactured parts and the refurbishment of worn components. In mobile hydraulics, where construction and agricultural machinery often operate in dirty environments under constant wear , we can accept damaged parts, grind away (or weld) defects, and restore them to their original condition.
Hard chrome plating is particularly crucial for components that are subject to continuous motion and high pressures. The parts most commonly treated include piston rods for hydraulic cylinders, shafts, guide rods, and other sliding machine parts that are exposed to moisture and mechanical wear.
Prior to hard chrome plating, the parts are pretreated through thorough cleaning and, if necessary, grinding or polishing to ensure good adhesion. After chroming , we perform further machining to achieve precise geometries and dimensional tolerances, ensuring that the components function optimally in conjunction with the machine’s seals and guides.
