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Superior Wear Resistance: The hard chrome plating significantly enhances the hardness of the shaft’s surface, typically reaching hardness levels of 60 HRC or higher. This provides excellent resistance to wear, making it suitable for applications with high friction or abrasive conditions.
Corrosion Resistance: The chromium plating offers exceptional resistance to rust and corrosion, even in harsh environments such as those with moisture, chemicals, or acidic conditions. This ensures that the shaft remains functional and durable over time.
Smooth Surface Finish: Hard chrome plating provides a smooth and even surface finish, reducing friction between moving parts and improving performance. It is particularly useful in applications where precision and low friction are essential.
Improved Load Bearing Capacity: The hardness and smoothness of the chrome plating allow the shaft to endure heavy mechanical loads, making it suitable for high-stress applications. The coating helps to distribute load more evenly, reducing wear and tear.
High Temperature Stability: Hard chrome plated shafts retain their structural integrity even at elevated temperatures, making them suitable for use in high-temperature environments without significant degradation.
Enhanced Durability: The hard chrome layer significantly extends the lifespan of the shaft by providing a protective barrier against mechanical wear, corrosion, and thermal damage. This makes hard chrome plated shafts ideal for long-term applications.

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Hard Chrome Shaft Description

Baokun’s hard chrome plated shafts are widely valued for their excellent wear resistance, corrosion protection, smooth surface, and high durability. These characteristics make them suitable for a broad range of industrial applications, from hydraulic systems to automotive components and heavy-duty machinery. Their ability to improve performance and extend the lifespan of equipment makes them a key choice in demanding applications across various sectors.

Hard Chrome Plated Shaft Technical

Mechanical Properties

Material	T.S N/MM2	Y.S N/MM2	E%(MIN)	CHARPY	CONDITION
CK45	610	355	15	>41J	NORMALIZE
CK45	800	630	20	>41J	Q + T
ST52	500	355	22		NORMALIZE
20MnV6	750	590	12	>40J	NORMALIZE
42CrMo4	980	850	14	>47J	Q + T
40Cr	1000	800	10		Q + T

Chemical Composition

Material	C%	Mn%	Si%	S%	P%	V%	Cr%
Ck45	0.42-0.50	0.50-0.80	0.17-0.37	≤0.035	≤0.035		≤0.25
ST52	≤0.22	≤1.6	≤0.55	≤0.04	≤0.04	0.02-0.15
20MnV6	0.17-0.24	1.30-1.70	0.10-0.50	≤0.035	≤0.035	0.10-0.20	≤0.30
SAE10V45	0.40-0. 48	0.80-1.40	0.15-0.35	≤0.15	≤0.035	0.15	≤0.25
42CrMo4	0.38-0.45	0.50-0.80	0.17-0.37	≤0.035	≤0.035	0.07-0.12	0.90-1.20
40Cr	0.37-0.45	0.50-0.80	0.17-0.37	≤0.035	≤0.035		0.80-1.10

Hard Chrome Plated Shaft Applications

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Hard chrome plated shafts are commonly used in hydraulic cylinders and pneumatic actuators as piston rods or shafts. The combination of wear resistance, smooth surface, and corrosion protection makes them ideal for high-pressure fluid systems that require reliable performance and extended service life.
Automotive Industry: In automotive manufacturing, hard chrome plated shafts are used in components such as steering rods, suspension systems, and transmission parts. Their ability to withstand high loads, reduce friction, and resist corrosion makes them essential for enhancing the durability and efficiency of automotive systems.
Industrial Machinery: Hard chrome plated shafts are often found in industrial machinery, including CNC machines, lathes, and milling machines. The shafts are used for components that require precision and long-lasting performance under heavy loads, such as spindle shafts and guide shafts.
Printing Industry: In printing presses and related equipment, hard chrome plated shafts are used in rollers, pressure rollers, and printing cylinders. The smooth finish and wear resistance help maintain consistent print quality while extending the operational life of the equipment.
Paper and Textile Machinery: These shafts are critical in the paper production and textile industries, where they are used in various parts like rollers, drive shafts, and guide shafts. Hard chrome plating provides the necessary durability and resistance to wear in environments that involve continuous, high-load operations.
Mining and Construction Equipment: Hard chrome plated shafts are used in mining machinery, construction equipment, and other heavy-duty applications where durability and wear resistance are essential. They are used in parts like hydraulic pistons, bushings, and shafts that operate in tough environments.
Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industries: In these industries, hygiene and durability are key. Hard chrome plated shafts are used in equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and pumps where resistance to corrosion, wear, and cleaning agents is important.