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How We Overhauled 100+ DA Rams In-House In 10 Weeks for Hunter Valley Coal Provider

Full overhaul, including major component re-manufacture, of over one hundred DA Rams.

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Horizontal Rotation Hard Chrome Plating: A Game-Changer for Extra-Long Hydraulic Cylinder Rods

  Horizontal rotation hard chrome plating is a method of resurfacing extremely long hydraulic cylinder piston rods to overcome the challenges associated with these oversize components. Berendsen has pioneered this technique in Australia by investing in a purpose-built, 360-degree horizontal-rotation chrome plating tank, which is capable of handling rods up to 12 metres. In this […]

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Berendsen Upgrades Hard Chrome Plating Capabilities for Enhanced Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

Berendsen Fluid Power is excited to announce significant upgrades to its hard chrome plating operation. The upgrades include the addition of new facilities in WA and VIC, along with modernisation of existing facilities in NSW, and the addition of new state-of-the-art electroplating technology.

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8 Common Hard Chrome Plating Problems To Avoid During Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Repair

Hard chrome electroplating is a critical part of hydraulic cylinder repair. Cylinder rods that have been in use for a substantial length of time will invariably exhibit some degree of wear on the hard chrome surface, which means replating the chrome is best practice when it comes to returning your cylinders to peak operating effectiveness. However, […]

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Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Hard Chrome Plating Explained.

It’s uncomfortable to think about, but the thin, shiny surface layer of your hydraulic cylinder rod is all that stands between you and failure. This very hard, perfectly finished surface must conform to very precise specifications to preserve the integrity of the hydraulic seal and give it a frictionless surface upon which it can run […]