


Hard Chrome Plated Rods & Tubes
Pioneer Hydraulics manufactures premium-quality Hard Chrome Plated Rods designed for hydraulic cylinders and industrial equipment requiring exceptional strength, wear resistance, and corrosion protection. Every piston rod is precision centerless ground and hard chrome plated to deliver smooth surface finishes, extended seal life, and reliable long-term performance. Our rods are manufactured using high-grade EN-8, EN-8D, or EN-9 steel, with material selection based on the customer's application and operating requirements.
Features
- High-strength steel construction
- Precision centerless ground finish
- Hard chrome plating thickness of 20–25 microns
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Increased hydraulic seal life
- Superior wear resistance
- Regrinding available when required
- Manufactured within standard dimensional tolerances
Applications
- Hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders
- Construction & mining equipment
- Agricultural machinery
- Marine and offshore equipment
Material Grades
- EN-8
- EN-8D
- EN-9
Manufacturing Process
- 1Raw material inspection
- 2Precision centerless grinding
- 3Hard chrome electroplating (20–25 μm)
- 4Final polishing
- 5Straightness & surface QA
Industries Served
Quality Inspection
- Chrome adhesion test
- Surface roughness (Ra) measurement
- Straightness verification
- Custom sizes manufactured to drawing
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