STERIChrome Plating Service

Safe, scientifically tested, and ISO approved

STERIChrome™ drastically improves both the physical appearance and performance of your product. This proprietary process for hard chrome plating is an industry-leading application for durable, antimicrobial, wear-resistant and corrosion-proof device coatings. STERIChrome™ is a highly customizable, ISO-approved precision coating used for endoscopic instruments, powered hand instruments, orthopedic instruments, reamers, drills, bone saws, valves and dental hand instruments among many others.

STERIChrome™ specs include:

• Surface Hardness: 72-80+ HRC
• Thickness Range: 0.000050"-0.002"
• Thickness Control: 0.0001"
• ISO 13485 approved and Biocompatibility Certified to ISO 10993
• Reflective & Matte finishes available

Benefits:

• Reduces bacterial adherence allowing for easy cleaning and decontamination
• Improves instrument wear and abrasion resistance to eliminate galling and fretting
• Prevents corrosion resulting from sterile processing and laser marking operations
• Repellent against blood, urine, saliva and other bio-fluids
• Reduced risk of contamination and patient infection
• Increased self-cleaning and antifouling properties
• Long lasting finish and durability
• Scientifically proven to exceed the ISO 10993 standard requirements for cytotoxicity, hypersensitivity, intracutaneous reactivity and systemic toxicity
• Works exceptionally well when applied over welded areas and other irregularities that are vulnerable to contamination

Capabilities:

• Custom automation and plating fixtures made in-house
• Ability to control thickness variation and hold tight tolerances
• Selective plating applications - masking specialists
• Ability to plate various substrates - Aluminum, Stainless, Steel, Brass, Bronze, Copper and many more.