Chrome plating process achieves cost reduction through zero liquid discharge - Case Study

A global manufacturer of automotive components was faced with rising costs related to waste disposal from a Chrome plating process used in a plant in Poland. The plant manufactures shock absorbers for passenger vehicles. The plating of the shocks adds corrosion resistance, increased surface hardness, and improves cleaning ability and overall appearance.

Project Goals:

1. Reduce waste disposal costs 
2. Reuse the chromium oxide back in the working bath 
3. Provide materials of construction (MOC) suitable to handle aggressive chromic acid without corrosion issues