Why PVD?
We utilize a revolutionary, environmentally friendly PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process to produce excellent quality chrome while meeting or exceeding all ROHS standards.We utilize a revolutionary, environmentally friendly PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process to produce excellent quality chrome while meeting or exceeding all ROHS standards.
Independent Test Results
|
Test Name
|
Specification #
|
Results |
| Initial Adhesion |
ASTM D 3359-02 |
Accepted |
| Impact Resistance |
463PB-19-01 |
Accepted |
| Mar Resistance |
463PB-43-01 |
Accepted |
| Pencil Hardness |
463PB-2-01 |
Accepted 2H |
| Solvent Resistance |
463PB-07-01 |
No Loss of Gloss |
| Salt Spray |
ASTM B 117-97 |
No Loss of Adhesion |
| Humidity |
ASTM D 1735-02 |
No Loss of Adhesion |
| Water Immersion |
463PB-45-01 |
No Loss of Adhesion |
| Thermal Shock |
GM9525P |
Accepted No Change |
| Chip Resistance |
463PB-39-01 |
6B |
| Chip Resistance -20° |
463PB-39-01 |
6B |
| CASS Test |
ASTM B368 |
Accepted - 200 Hours |
Benefits:
- Lower cost alternative to plating
- Easy to clean and maintain the finish (typically, mild soap and warm water)
- Brake dust is not statically attracted to the wheel due to powder base coat
- Stands up to road salts and magnesium chloride
- Wide selection of colors available, within the range of metals
- No color variation during product life because the color comes from metallization
- PVD coating is not as heavy as chrome plating, yielding lighter wheels
- Better performance on OEM tests
- PVD coating performs well in harsh environments, such as: coastal areas and cold climates
- Vacuum sputtering allows for better coverage in recessed areas of casting
- Plating "throw" is not an issue in vacuum metallization
- Process capable of handeling castings that are difficult to plate because of geometry or quality
- No hazerdous Waste is produced
- No environmental impact
- No hexavalent chrome
- Meets ROHS criteria
