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ID Not Honed

ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod ID Not Honed

ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod (ID Not Honed) is a lightweight hard chrome hollow rod used for cost-effective hydraulic systems. With a chrome-plated surface and raw ID, it offers a balance between strength, corrosion resistance, and price performance.

  • Model:Hollow Chrome Plated Rod

  • Brand:EAST AI

  • Material:ST52

  • Length:Max. 15m

  • Straightness:≤0.2/1000 mm

  • Packing:Anti rust oil to be spread on rod surface and each rod to be packed in paper roll and then in wooden case,can be customised according to customer requirements

  • Roughness:≤0.2u

Product Description

ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod ID Not Honed: A Practical Solution for Cost-Conscious Hydraulic Design

ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod ID Not Honed is manufactured from seamless ST52 (E355) steel tubes. It features a precision-ground chrome plated outer surface with a raw, non-honed inner diameter. This rod is an excellent choice for applications where the interior surface doesn't require precision sealing or close tolerance.

The external surface is treated with hard chrome plating (20–30 μm) for excellent corrosion and wear resistance. Because the ID is not honed, production cost is lower, making this rod suitable for cost-sensitive projects or applications where the tube is used primarily as a structural support or low-friction guiding shaft.

This rod is often used as a Hollow chrome hydraulic bar in basic hydraulic applications, as well as a Hollow chrome suspension rod in mobile equipment.


Key Specifications

Property

Specification

Material

ST52 / E355 Seamless Steel

Surface Finish

Hard Chrome Plated (OD only)

Chrome Thickness

20–30 μm

Surface Roughness (OD)

Ra ≤ 0.2 μm

ID Condition

Raw, Not Honed

OD Tolerance

ISO f7

Straightness

≤ 0.2 mm/m

Surface Hardness

HRC 50–60

Tensile Strength

≥ 600 MPa

Max Length

Up to 6 meters (custom lengths available)


Why Choose ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod ID Not Honed?

  • Cost-Effective DesignThe non-honed ID reduces production cost, ideal for projects where internal finish is not critical.

  • High Outer PrecisionOD is ground and hard chrome plated to ISO f7 tolerance, ensuring compatibility with seals, bushings, or linear motion parts.

  • Corrosion & Wear ResistanceThe chrome layer protects against surface damage, moisture, and abrasive environments.

  • Versatile Use CasesApplicable in Hollow chrome hydraulic bar designs, basic fluid movement rods, and mechanical guiding systems.

  • Weight Reduction AdvantageThe hollow structure cuts down weight while maintaining high bending resistance, perfect for Hollow chrome suspension rod applications in mobile and off-road equipment.


Common Applications

  • Lightweight piston rod systems

  • Guide tubes in automation or robotics

  • Boom arms in lifting machines

  • Telescopic hydraulic components

  • Suspension bars in agricultural or construction equipment

  • Fluid pass-through shafts (non-sealing)

The ST52 Hollow Chrome Plated Rod ID Not Honed is a great alternative when you don’t need the ID precision of a honed tube but still require external chrome quality and straightness.


Benefits Overview

  • Lower manufacturing and material cost

  • Widely used in general-purpose and light-duty hydraulics

  • Easier to machine or modify for threaded or welded assemblies

  • Reduces system weight in mobile or suspended structures

  • Ideal as Hard chrome hollow rod where internal flow or pressure is not a concern

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