Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
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PLease advise whether it is necessary to provide hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valves.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
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RE: Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
Depends on the application!
Hard Chrome Plating is common in ball valves for corrosion resistance. If you have a abrasive or scaling media look into nickel alloy overlay rather than chrome.
RE: Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
Hard chrome plating stainless steel balls increases the wear resistance only. Since chrome plating contains small cracks that extend down to the base metal, it does not increase corrosion resistance.
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RE: Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve
I AGREE!
I forgot that mighty said stainless steel ball!
RE: Hard chromizing of stainless steel ball valve