Chromium 3 Plating

Chromium 3 Plating Services

What is Chromium 3?


Cr3, or Trivalent Chromium plating, is a modern plating process that serves as a safer, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional hexavalent chromium (Cr6). It is less toxic and provides a similar decorative, durable, and bright surface. Crucially, it fully complies with global environmental regulations such as RoHS and REACH

Applications and Benefits of Cr3 Plating


Cr3 plating offers several key benefits and is used across numerous industries:

Key Benefits:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Provides high to excellent resistance against corrosion, protecting the base metal from rust, oxidation, and tarnishing.
  • Durable Finish: Offers a tough, wear-resistant surface that helps prevent scratches and abrasion.
  • Attractive Appearance: Delivers a premium, high-quality finish with options such as bright, satin, or matte.
  • Eco-Friendly: Environmentally safe and compliant with RoHS & REACH standards.


Common Applications:

  • Automotive: Widely used by global OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for various components such as decorative trims, headrests, wheels, and decorative hardware.
  • Electronics & Appliances: Applied to items such as decorative panels, irons, and net-cooking kitchen appliances.
  • Consumer Goods: Used for bathroom fixtures, kitchenware, and other decorative components.
  • Luxury & Lifestyle: Utilized in jewelry, watches, and various fashion accessories.

What ZIP Metal Works Can Do


ZIP Metal Works offers advanced Trivalent Chromium (Cr3) plating services with several key selling points:

  • Extensive Experience: The company’s specialists have more than 40 years of expertise in plating technology.
  • Advanced Systems: They operate automated plating lines and use a Barcode System throughout the production process to ensure consistent quality, even for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Quality Assurance: ZIP guarantees quality through comprehensive testing and inspection, including: Coating thickness measurement, Salt Spray Test, CASS Test
  • Certifications & Compliance: Their processes are ISO-certified and fully compliant with environmental standards such as SoC, RoHS, and REACH. They can also meet specific requirements from ASTM, JIS, and various OEMs.
  • Trusted Reputation: The company is relied upon by leading Thai manufacturers in the automotive, electronics, and consumer goods industries.
  • After-Sales Support: A dedicated team of experts provides professional service and technical assistance.

Request a Quote for Chromium 3 Plating Services


Looking for reliable, eco-friendly chromium 3 plating services? Partner with ZIP Metal Works for sustainable and high-quality chromium finishes trusted by industries across Thailand.

  • Call us: 061-695-4145 
  • Email: info@zip1993.co.th