Van Leeuwen Wheeler is now offering an exclusive in the supply of ranges of chrome-plated stainless steel bars, including a grade that is a completely new specification to the UK market. Mainly used for the manufacture of piston rods for hydraulic cylinders, chrome-plated stainless bars offer enhanced levels of corrosion resistance. Typical applications for these products include both the manufacture and repair of high specification cylinder rods for equipment that has to withstand highly corrosive or aggressive environments such as off-shore and deck or dockside equipment. The company’s UK stock consists of chrome-plated AISI 431 stainless bar. Also available are stainless grades 316L and 17/4 PH. The range of 431 is available in a standard diameters from 10mm to 160mm, with other sizes available to special order, and the 329 is available in standard sizes from 18mm to 90mm.
