EAST AI Hydraulic Manufacturer
Since 2006
Since 2006
Choosing 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) brings multiple performance and business advantages:
42CrMo alloy steel provides higher tensile strength and yield strength than standard carbon steels.
Normalization ensures stable hardness (HRC 15–22) for machining and hydraulic applications.
Thick chrome plating prevents rust and surface degradation even in harsh environments.
Smooth and mirror-like surface finish reduces friction and extends seal life.
Normalized treatment allows easier cutting, drilling, and welding compared to quenched and tempered rods.
Available in standard sizes and customizable lengths to support stockists and engineering projects.
The production of 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) follows a precise, multi-step process to guarantee consistent quality:
Premium 42CrMo alloy steel is sourced with certified chemical composition.
Bars are cut to length and straightened to meet strict tolerance requirements.
Heat treatment is performed to achieve hardness of HRC 15–22, balancing strength and toughness.
Surface defects are removed to achieve accurate dimensions and smoothness.
The rod is finely polished to prepare for plating.
Hard chrome is applied, ensuring a uniform layer with high adhesion.
The rod is re-straightened to tight tolerances.
Every rod undergoes dimensional, surface, and hardness testing.
The 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) is widely adopted in multiple industries requiring durable and corrosion-resistant piston rods:
For construction machinery, cranes, mining equipment.
High-performance actuators for automation.
Tractors, harvesters, and loaders.
Press machines, injection molding machines.
Offshore equipment requiring high corrosion resistance.
Forklifts and lifting platforms.
The key specifications of 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) are summarized in the table below:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | 42CrMo Alloy Steel |
| Surface Treatment | Hard Chrome Plated |
| Hardness Range | HRC 15–22 (Normalized) |
| Surface Roughness | Ra ≤ 0.2 μm |
| Chrome Layer Thickness | 20–30 μm (customizable) |
| Tolerance | f7, f8, h6 available |
| Straightness | ≤ 0.2 mm/m |
| Length | Up to 6000 mm (customized available) |
| Diameter Range | Ø 10 mm – Ø 500 mm |
| Corrosion Resistance | 96–120 hours salt spray test |
For distributors and stockists, consistent supply is critical. Our factory maintains large inventory levels of 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) in standard diameters and lengths.
Ø20 mm – Ø200 mm
Available upon request
Special diameters and chrome thickness available
Ready-to-ship rods reduce waiting time for urgent projects
This ensures engineering companies and distributors can meet market demand without production delays.
Every 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized undergoes strict quality control, including:
Diameter, tolerance, and straightness checked with precision instruments.
Verified to ensure HRC 15–22.
Confirmed Ra ≤ 0.2 μm for smooth sealing.
Ensures plating layer meets required standards.
Simulated corrosion resistance test.
To eliminate internal cracks and defects.
Our 42CrMo Chrome Plated Rod Normalized (HRC 15–22) is backed by multiple international certifications:
Quality Management Certification
Traceability of raw materials
SGS, TUV, or BV available on request
Ensuring compliance with marine industry standards
