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SAE 4140 chrome plated rod
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SAE 4140 Hard Chrome Plated Bars

–Special grade material for highly wear-resistant hydraulic shafts-Baokun

SAE 4140 Hard Chrome Plated Rod and SAE 4140 Hard Chrome Plated Bar is produced with high strength material AISI 4140 steel round rod,which is a kind of medium carbon alloy structural steel.SAE 4140 hard chrome plated bar is a medium carbon alloy steel material that has been precision plated. SAE 4140 hard chrome plated bars achieve a surface hardness of ≥900HV through ASTM B177 standard hard chrome plating process. They are designed for high wear, high load and corrosive environments, providing ultra-long service life for key components such as hydraulic systems and mold guides.

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SAE 4140 Chrome Plated Rod Description

Core performance advantages of SAE4140 chrome plated rod

 

  1. Extreme wear resistance

Hard chrome plating reduces the friction coefficient to 0.1-0.2, which is 90% lower than the wear rate of untreated steel

Can withstand >50MPa contact pressure, suitable for high-frequency reciprocating parts

 

  1. Corrosion resistance enhancement

Porosity of the plating ≤3 micropores/cm² (better than AMS 2460 standard)

Compatible with humid, industrial chemicals and weak acid environments (PH≥4)

 

  1. Precision dimensional control

Plating thickness tolerance ±0.005mm (supports third-party SGS testing)

Straightness ≤0.3mm/m, meeting ISO 2768-m level accuracy

 

Material: SAE 4140 /AISI 4140/42CrMo4
Size: Ø 6-300mm
Length: 1m-9m,or customized
Tolerance: ISO F7
Chrome thickness: 10~30micron
Hardness of  the chrome layer: 800HV(min)
Roughness: Ra≤ 0.2micron
Straightness: 0.2/1000mm
Corrosion resistance: Salt spray test ≥ 96 hours (ASTM B117)
Delivery condition: Hard chrome plated
Induction hardened
Quenched & Tempered
Induction hardened with Q&T

 

 

Chemical Composition+Mechanical Properties

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
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
 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

SAE4140 Hard Chrome Plated Rod Application

SAE 4140 alloy steel has high fatigue strength and low notch sensitivity, high low temperature impact toughness, no obvious temper brittleness, and is mainly used in the quenched and tempered state. SAE4140 Hard Chrome Plated Rod is used to manufacture high-strength parts and parts with large cross-sections and other stress-bearing components under impact load. Such as high strength Hydraulic cylinder rods, penaumatic cylinder rods, the transmission eccentric shaft of the horizontal forging machine, the crankshaft of the forging press.

4140 chrome plated rod 4140 chrome rod Industrial-machinery

1. Industrial machinery
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems: such as hydraulic cylinder piston rods and pneumatic valve stems, which need to withstand high pressure and frequent reciprocating motion.
Transmission system: gear shafts, camshafts, couplings, which require high torsional strength.
Molds and injection molding machines: ejectors and guide pillars, which require high precision and wear resistance.

2. Automobiles and transportation
Drive shafts: withstand engine torque and road impact.
Suspension parts: steering knuckles, suspension links, which need to resist fatigue and impact.
Gearbox gear shafts: wear resistance and deformation resistance at high speeds.

3. Aerospace
Landing gear parts and actuator shafts need to be lightweight and high-strength.

4. Energy and heavy industry
Wind turbine main shafts and mining machinery shafts, which can cope with extreme loads and harsh environments.

Quality control system

  • Coating inspection: XRF spectrometer (coating composition), eddy current thickness gauge (thickness consistency)
  • Performance test: Rockwell hardness tester (HRC), rotary wear tester (ASTM G99)
  • Certification standard: RoHS

FAQ

Q: Can this material be used in high temperature environments?

A: The recommended long-term use temperature of the substrate SAE 4140 is ≤300°C; the hard chrome coating may oxidize and peel off at >400°C, and an alternative solution (such as thermal spray ceramic) needs to be selected

 

Q: Can you provide pre-processing services (such as turning/grinding)?

A: Support customized processing according to drawings, with an accuracy of IT7 level (roughness Ra≤0.8μm after grinding)

 

Q: Can you provide samples?

A: φ20×100mm standard test rods can be provided free of charge (limited to corporate users)

 

Q: How long is the construction period?

A: Regular sizes are shipped within 72 hours, customized sizes, according to customer quantity, delivery within 30 days at the earliest, support DDP international trade terms

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