Do you have to put chrome on a hydraulic cylinder?
Do you have to put chrome on a hydraulic cylinder?
However, there are other factors that go into the hard chrome plating process to ensure it is suitable for the proper operation and performance of your hydraulic cylinder. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step hard chrome plating process to give you a better understanding of this critical part of every hydraulic cylinder repair.
What happens if you don’t clean chrome on cylinder?
Failing to do this could result in undesirable anomalies during the plating process such as pitting and pinholes or flaking and peeling of the chrome during the life of the cylinder. At this stage, the rod is cleaned and the ends are masked to ensure a neat and professional final product.
What should I do if my hydraulic cylinder is beyond repair?
Hydraulic cylinder maintenance here can often be as simple as a re-chrome or polish to repair a corroded or damaged rod. If a cylinder rod is beyond repair, a replacement is the best course of action.
How do you remove Chrome from cylinder rod?
Experienced operators have such good feel for it, that they can determine the progress of removal simply by placing one fingertip against the spinning cylinder rod. Once the old chrome material has been removed, it is time to prepare the cylinder rod to be placed in the bath of chromium solution.
When to use hard chrome on hydraulic cylinder rods?
Hydraulic cylinder rods, bearing fits and seal areas frequently get damaged and worn from heavy use. When no longer functional, a part can be hard chrome plated and polished or ground back to OEM Spec. This process can be repeated multiple times reducing equipment downtime and substantial replacement costs.
Hydraulic cylinder maintenance here can often be as simple as a re-chrome or polish to repair a corroded or damaged rod. If a cylinder rod is beyond repair, a replacement is the best course of action.
What happens to chrome plating after hard chroming?
The result is a completely adhered layer of chromium that will extend the life of parts and components. Before chroming a workpiece, it is prepared for ideal chrome adherence. The work piece is cleaned thoroughly, inspected, existing chrome is removed and any damage repaired.
Is it worth it to rechrome a forklift mast?
If they are slick, but no pits, rechrome may be worth it, if you can find a place close by to do it. As for a single acting cylinder, first time I reworked a forklift mast at the chrome shop, it scared hell out of my to understand how one works. The only thing holding the load is the rod seal. The piston just has cast iron centering rings on it.
