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Chrome Bars

Chrome Bars

Hard Chrome Plated Steel Bars For Hydraulics

Hard chrome plated steel bars (induction hardened) for hydraulic pistons and rods.

Chrome Bars

Hard Chrome Plated Steel Bars For Hydraulics

Hard chrome plated steel bars (induction hardened) for hydraulic pistons and rods. 4140/42crmo4 material with 20-50 μm chrome layer. sizes od 12-250 mm, length up to 8m. superior wear resistance, low friction, and corrosion protection.

Chrome Bars
Hard Chrome Plated Bars
Hydraulic Piston Rods

What Are Chrome Bars?

Chrome bars are round steel rods with a hard chrome plating on the surface, typically induction hardened to HRC 50-60. The chrome layer provides exceptional wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and corrosion protection, while the core steel offers high tensile strength and toughness.

Commonly used as piston rods in hydraulic cylinders, linear guides, and rams where smooth, durable motion is critical. The plating thickness (20-50 μm) ensures long life under high loads and harsh conditions.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Base Material4140 / 42CrMo4 (EN 10083)
HardeningInduction hardened to HRC 50-60 (core)
Chrome Thickness20-50 μm (standard; custom up to 100 μm)
Surface HardnessHRC 58-65
Plating TypeHard chrome (electrolytic)

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength850-1000 MPa
Yield Strength650-800 MPa
Elongation≥12%
Hardness (Core)HRC 28-34
Hardness (Surface)HRC 58-65

ParameterRange
Outside Diameter (OD)12–250 mm
LengthUp to 8 m (custom)
Diameter Toleranceh8 (ISO 286)
Straightness≤0.2 mm/m
Surface RoughnessRa 0.2-0.4 μm

  • Material: EN 10083-3 (42CrMo4), ASTM A29 (4140)
  • Plating: ISO 6158 (Hard chrome plating)
  • Tolerances: ISO 286 (h8), DIN 2391
  • Testing: Ultrasonic, hardness, plating thickness

Key Features & Benefits

  • Hard Chrome Plating: 20-50 μm thick layer for superior wear and corrosion resistance; HRC 60+ surface hardness.
  • Low Friction: Coefficient of friction 0.1-0.2; ideal for seals and guides, reducing energy loss.
  • High Strength Core: 4140/42CrMo4 alloy with tensile 850-1000 MPa, yield 650-800 MPa after hardening.
  • Precision Machining: Ground to h8 tolerance; straightness ≤0.2 mm/m for smooth operation.
  • Long Service Life: 3-5x longer than unplated bars; resistant to scoring and galling.

Major Steel Types & Grades

Type Carbon Content Common Grades Key Properties Typical Applications
Low Carbon / Mild Steel ≤0.3% A36, 1018, 1020, 1008 Excellent weldability, ductility, machinability Structural frames, brackets, general fabrication
Medium Carbon Steel 0.3–0.6% 1045, 4140, 4340 Balanced strength & toughness Shafts, gears, automotive parts
High Carbon / Tool Steel >0.6% D2, O1, A2 High hardness, wear resistance Cutting tools, dies, punches
Alloy Steel Varies 4130, 4140, 8620, 4340 Enhanced strength, fatigue resistance Aerospace, heavy machinery, oil & gas
Stainless Steel Varies 304, 316, 17-4PH Corrosion resistance Food processing, marine, medical
Rebar Grades Varies Grade 40, 60, 75 (ASTM) Yield strength in ksi Concrete reinforcement
Steel cutting
Chrome Bars

Steel Cutting

We has more than ten sets of circular saw machines and band saw machines, which can cut a large variety of steel materials (such as carbon steel, high carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, seamless steel tubes, free cutting steel, stainless steel, square bars, hexagonal bars, special shaped steel, steel plate, etc.).

Features of Steel Material Cutting Service

  • Rapidity.
  • Quality.
  • High Efficiency.
  • Time & Cost Saving.
  • Customer-oriented Service.

Cutting Tolerances

CNC Circular Saw Cutting

Item mm inch
Outer Dia. 8~150 0.31~4.13
Length Tolerance 0~0.2 0~0.007
Verticality Tolerance 0~0.2 0~0.007

CNC Band Saw Cutting

Item mm inch
Outer Dia. 8~600 0.31~23.62
Length Tolerance 0~1.0 0~0.039
Verticality Tolerance 0~1.0 0~0.039

Common Types & Shapes

Here are the most common types and shapes of steel bars (also known as merchant bars or reinforcing bars when deformed), based on standard industry classifications. Steel bars are solid (non-hollow) lengths of steel, typically produced by hot rolling, cold drawing, or forging.

Construction

Rebar for concrete, structural supports, beams, columns.

Manufacturing & Machining

Shafts, axles, keys, fasteners, tooling.

Automotive & Machinery

Gears, crankshafts, suspension components.

General Fabrication

Brackets, frames, shelving, gates, ornamental work.

Other

Agricultural implements, transportation equipment, repairs.

Steel Used for construction

Selecting the right wear material is critical for service life and operating cost. Below is a practical comparison of common wear-resistant materials.

Commodity name Main size Standard Main steel grade Main application Remark
High quality carbon steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 699-1999、JIS、ASTM、SAE、DIN
Standard and technical agreement for users
08~85、15Mn~70Mn、S10C~S58C、1006~1095CF53、C45, etc. Machining, forge, automobile,
motorcycle, agricultural machinery, mine and heavy-duty machinery, rolling stock, petrochemical industry, etc.
20# forged steel is certified as the physical quality of products “Gold Award Certification”
Structural alloy steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 3077、JIS、ASTM、SAE、DIN
and technical agreement for users
Mn2.cr、SiMn、B、MnB、MnVB、CrMo、CrMoV、CrV、CrMn、CrMnSi、CrMnMo、CrMnAl、SC
Series steel and various series of domestic and foreign structural alloy steel grade
Structural pipe steel billet and machinery steel  
The hardenability of structural steel, pinion steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 5216-2004、ASTM A304、JIS G4052、SAE、DIN
and technical agreement for users
MnBH、MnTiBH、CrMoH、CrMnMoH、CrMnTiH、CrNiMoH、SCrH、SCMH、16MnCr5、20MnCr5 and various series of pinion steel grade Automobile, motorcycle,
agricultural machinery, mine and heavy-duty machinery, locomotive and rolling stock and various gears and gear axle steel
 
Spring steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 1222、ASTM A689、JIS G4801、DIN 17221
and technical agreement for users
5~85、65Mn、SiMnVB、Si2Mn、Si2Cr、Si2CrV、SiCr、CrMn、CrV、CrMnB、Si2CrVAT、SUP3~SUP13(A)、38Si7、55Cr3、51CrV44 series of domestic and foreign spring steel grade Automobile, motorcycle,
agricultural machinery, mine and heavy-duty machinery, rolling stock, power system and various spring steel
 
Bearing steel Ф14~Ф80 GB/T 18254-2002、ASTM A295、JIS G4805、DIN 17230
and technical agreement for users
GCr15、GCr15-Y、GCr15-G、GCr15SiMn、GCr15SiMo、SUJ2、100Cr6 series of domestic and foreign bearing steel grade Automobile, motorcycle,
agricultural machinery, mine and heavy-duty machinery, rolling stock and various machinery bearing steel
 
Carbon tool steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 1298-2008
and technical agreement for users
T7~T13、T8Mn series of domestic and foreign carbon tool steel Wood working tool, small tool, electrical, lathe tool, screw processing tool, stamping die, measuring tool, paper mould, cutter, etc.  
Alloy tool steel Ф14~Ф120 GB/T 1299-2000
and technical agreement for users
9SiCr、8MnSi、5CrMnMo、5CrNiMo、3Cr2Mo、40MnMoV、LT-B2~LT-B6 series of domestic and foreign low alloy tool steel Rock drill rod, cutter, cold working die, hot working die, plastic mould, cold stamping and hot extrusion mould, steel for impact resistance steel ball, etc.  
Pipe steel billet Ф30~Ф130 YB/T 5222-2004(2009)、YB/T 5221-1993、YB/T 5137-2007、GB/T 1591-2008、GB 13447-2008、JIS、ASTM、API and technical agreement for users Excellent carbon and low alloy pipe steel billet: 08~85、15Mn~70Mn、Q345B、St30Al、A179, etc. Make mechanical structure pipe, medium and low pressure pipe, high pressure pipe, oil well tube line pipe, automobile oil pipeline, automobile shaft-enclosing tube, oil drill collar tube, seamless cylinder, geological tube, etc. API Q1, Certification 15CrMoG、Q345B is certified as the physical quality of products “Gold Award Certification”.
Alloy pipe steel billet: Mn2、Cr、SiMn、CrMo、CrMoV、CrMn、CrMnSi、34CrMo4、38Mn2V, etc.
Oil well pipe steel billet: 25Mn2、28 Mn2、30 Mn2、37Mn5、33 MnB、42 MnMo7, etc.
Pipe steel billet for high-pressure boiler: 20G、20MnG、25MnG、SA-106、SA-210A1、SA-210C、12Cr1MoVG、12Cr2MoG、15CrMoG、T11、T12、T22, etc.
Commodity name Main size Standard Main steel grade Main application
Chain steel, link steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 18669-2012
GB/T 549-2008
GB 10560-2008
JIS G 3105-2004
DIN 17115-2012
ASTM and technical agreement for users
CM490(AM2), CM690(AM3), 20MnV, 25MnV, 23MnSiv, 23Mn2NiMoA, 25MnSiNiMoV, 25MnSiMoVA, 25MnSiNiMoA, 23MnNiCrMo54 and various series of domestic and foreign grade of link steel Making lifting link, electric welded anchor cable, high tensile round link chain for mining, etc.
Weathering steel, corrosion resisting steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 4171-2008 and technical agreement for users Q355GNH, SPA-H, 09CuPCrNiA, 10(HSC), 09CrCuSb, 09MnNiD etc. Mainly making rolling stock, container, bridge, oil equipment, etc.
Easily cut steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 8731-2008 standards and technical agreement for users Y12, Y15, Y40Mn, SAE1141, SAE1117, etc. Automobile, construction machinery, etc.
Hot rolled high strength steel Ф14~Ф130 GB/T 15712-2008 technical agreement or GB/T 15712-2008 38MnVS, 49MnVS3, 48MnV, C70S6, 42MnVBS, 40Mnvs, 36MnVN, etc. Automobile, construction machinery, etc.
Continuous casting round billet Ф360
Ф400
Ф500
Ф600
GB/T 1591-2008
GB/T 699-1999
GB/T 3077-1999
GB/T API
GB/T 1299-2000
GB/T 18254-2002
and technical agreement for users
High strength low alloy steel, carbon constructional quality steel, alloy constructional steel, pipe steel billet, low alloy tool steel, bearing steel, etc. Forging, pipe billet and various round forging steel
Continuous casting billet 150 x 150
160 x 160
220 x 260
370 x 490 sections
Technical agreement High strength low alloy steel, carbon constructional quality steel, alloy constructional steel, low alloy tool steel, bearing steel, spring steel, etc. Hot rolling, forging and various round forging steel
Other materials Ф14~Ф130 Technical assistance agreement Cooperative develop new assortments and new kinds of steel  

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