Introduction
Hard chrome plating, long used for its durability in industries like oil and gas and aerospace, relies on toxic hexavalent chromium, posing health and environmental risks. Longevity Coatings, based in Allentown, PA, offers a superior alternative: chrome carbide thermal spray coatings. Applied via advanced HVOF and HVAF processes, these coatings deliver exceptional wear resistance, corrosion protection, and precision for critical components, without the hazards of hard chrome.
The Problem with Hard Chrome
Hard chrome plating, while tough, has significant drawbacks. It uses hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic chemical linked to serious health risks and strict regulatory scrutiny. Thermal sprayed chrome carbide can often out perform hard chrome plating, While being safer and more sustainable.
Longevity’s Chromium Carbide Solution
Longevity Coatings chrome carbide coatings, applied through High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) or Air Fuel (HVAF) processes, outperform hard chrome in demanding applications. With hardness levels of 1000-1200 HV compared to hard chrome’s 800-1000 HV—these coatings provide superior wear and corrosion resistance.
Unlike hard chrome, chrome carbide coatings are non-toxic, eliminating the risks of hexavalent chromium. They also can offer longer service life, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. For worn parts, Longevity can strip old coatings and refurbish components. Often for a fraction the cost of new replacements, delivering performance that meets or exceeds OEM standards.
Why Choose Longevity?
Longevity Coatings combines cutting-edge HVOF and HVAF technology with decades of expertise to deliver chromium carbide coatings that surpass hard chrome in durability and safety. No matter what industry you’re in, our solutions optimize performance and reduce costs without compromising quality.