In the textile industry, machines operate at high speed, often around the clock with minimal downtime. Rollers, shafts, rollers and cylinders are subject to constant friction and wear. It comes from more than just mechanical impact, wear also occurs from fibers, dyes, lubricants and chemicals in the process.
At Lomma Hårdkrom, we surface treat details to withstand the high production speed that comes with the textile industry. With our hard chrome plating in modern premises, we create surfaces that resist wear, reduce friction and ensure smooth operation for a long time.
Textile machinery operates in conditions where small variations in surface finish and tolerance can affect product quality. Hard chrome plating makes it possible to maintain a smooth, durable and corrosion-resistant surface that can withstand high mechanical loads and chemical influences.
For rollers and cylinders in e.g. weaving, dyeing and coating machines, it means a surface that does not stick, scratch or wear unevenly. Friction is reduced, heat generation is kept low and the risk of fibers sticking or causing uneven drawing is eliminated.
The result is longer uptime, less maintenance and higher precision in production. This in turn means a more efficient and stable production of textiles.
At Lomma Hårdkrom we work with complete solutions for details in the textile industry. We handle the entire chain where each step is carried out with a focus on the surface finish, dimensional tolerance and the specific application of the detail. We surface treat new and existing details so that you can be sure that production is always optimized.
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Working with Lomma Hårdkrom means that you get more than a surface treatment, you get a customized solution for your particular production.
We are used to working with parts of varying size and complexity, from small shafts to large rollers. By keeping the entire process in-house, we can offer fast lead times, high precision and documented quality on every job.
We can restore worn rolls to their original dimensions or optimize new parts to extend their lifespan right from the start. Whether for single parts or series production, our processes guarantee stable and repeatable quality that can withstand high production demands.
Contact us at Lomma Hårdkrom for advice and surface treatment that extends the service life, reduces maintenance needs and keeps your production running without interruption.
Good to know about hard chrome plating
Although textile fibers feel soft, at high production speeds they create constant and intense friction that wears down machine parts. Hard chrome plating provides a surface with extremely high wear resistance (hardness 900–1100 Vickers / 65–70 Rockwell C) which effectively resists this constant mechanical stress and prevents the fibers from grinding grooves into the material.
Because we focus on the surface finish and perform meticulous polishing, friction is reduced to a minimum. The extremely smooth surface allows the material to glide more easily, which keeps heat generation low during round-the-clock operation and protects both the machine components and the delicate textile fibers from heat damage.
In dyeing and finishing machines, rollers and cylinders are exposed to harsh chemicals, lubricants, and dyes. Our hard chrome plating creates a chemically resistant and corrosion-resistant surface that prevents these substances from corroding or discoloring the machine parts.
By creating a completely smooth and pore-free surface, the risk of microscopic defects or scratches catching on the material is eliminated. Fibers and threads run freely without getting caught, ensuring stable drawing and maintaining high and consistent product quality throughout production.
Yes, at Lomma Hårdkrom, we offer comprehensive solutions that include surface treatment for both new and existing components. If a roller or shaft has worn unevenly due to high-speed operation, we grind it down and apply a new layer of chrome plating so that your production can continue to run at peak efficiency.
