FreeCr6Plat

ABOUT THE PROJECT

FEEDBACK

NEWS

Chrome plating without toxic Cr(VI)

Eco-friendly electroplating for automotive plastic parts

Unique and complete solution

HASSLE FREE ADAPTION
Continues working in the same facilites, with minimum changes

FREECR6PLAT
Competitive Advantage

Quality and Flexibility

  • High adhesion
  • Resistant and appealing finishing
  • Wide range of plastic materials
  • Similar to traditional technology
  • No huge investments required
  • Easy to coat and repair

Environment

  • Cr(VI) free
  • No toxic / carcinogenic compounds
  • Resource efficient:
  • 30% less chemical use
  • 35% less water use
  • 50% less energy consumption

Cost

  • 25% less process timings
  • 20% less water treatment costs
  • Reduction in cost of solid residue treatment
  • Comparable costs to traditional methodology

THE PROCESS

Plastic part

Nickel coated part

Copper electroplated

Final part

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 829535.