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Chrome Plating Unit

This project profile covers the establishment of a chrome plating unit focused on chrome plating of metal kitchen baskets and other metal items. The process involves cleaning, etching, nickel plating, and chromium plating to provide corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and a decorative finish.

Chrome Plating Unit

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery7.44
Furniture & Fixtures0.8
Working Capital4.63
Total12.87

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution1.29
Term Loan7.42
Working Capital Loan4.17
Total12.87

Raw materials & machinery

Manufacturing process

  1. Procure raw materials, chemicals, and metal components from authorized vendors.
  2. Clean the metal items using metal cleaners to remove surface dirt, grease, and oil, followed by water rinsing.
  3. Perform etching of the component by dipping it in a sulfuric acid tank, then rinse multiple times in water.
  4. Immerse the cleaned component in a nickel tank for 10-15 minutes to apply a nickel undercoat, followed by water rinsing.
  5. Perform chromium plating on the nickel-coated surface by submerging the component in the chrome plating vat, followed by a final water wash.
  6. Dry the finished components using a hot dryer, then proceed to packaging and quality control.

Market

Chrome plating is widely used in automotive, aerospace, and domestic metal consumer goods like kitchen baskets for enhanced corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

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