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The Future of Chrome Plating: Are We Ready for Lighter, Greener Alternatives?

Aug. 05, 2025


Chrome plating was once the go-to surface treatment in the internal combustion era. But today, with increasing demands for environmental sustainability and lightweight design, new alternatives are emerging.


Disadvantages of Chrome Plating:

  • Serious pollution: Hexavalent chromium is highly toxic and has led to strict restrictions under the EU REACH regulation.

  • Increasing regulatory pressure: Environmental regulations are tightening, driving up compliance costs.

  • Thickness issue: Chrome coatings are relatively thick, making it harder to achieve piston ring lightweighting.

  • Poor flexibility: Not suitable for modern high-speed engines.

The Future of Chrome Plating: Are We Ready for Lighter, Greener Alternatives?


DY Piston Ring’s Surface Technology Alternatives:

The DY Piston Ring team has successfully scaled up several surface treatment technologies for mass production, including:

  • DLC coating: Low friction and excellent wear resistance

  • PVD coating: Eco-friendly, ultra-thin film, and low emissions

  • Nitriding: A mature and stable process with excellent cost-performance ratio


We are gradually helping our customers transition to greener and more advanced alternative solutions.Are you also concerned about environmental issues? Leave a message or contact us directly — we’d be happy to tailor a new piston ring solution just for you.

                                                                                                                             

The Future of Chrome Plating: Are We Ready for Lighter, Greener Alternatives?


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