CHROMIUM PLATING.
A vear ago chromium plaiting appeared on the radiators- of two or three car®. Advances were rapid and leevcrml British and American manufacturers adopted this hard .rustproof lini'S'h for thpir i 1928 models. One'very low-priced ear which has made ilts appearance in Ncw , ,a.,arid introduces chromium plate in a wider application a® a rustless coating tor parts- of the brake mechanism wh.u-.; .suffer from inadequate lubrication and water. The plating of these brake parts should prevent the rusting up of pivots and joints in the brake gear. Siti’,l another step has been taken loan American corporation which is treating gudgeon pins, valve tappets and sun-all worm gears with chromium. This permits the use of softer metals for sniaill partis with consequent simplicity in manufacture. Chromium-plated tearing parts are also subject to less friction in the event of lubrication failure. It i.s likely that the new plate will, become a.s universal in its sphere, as cellulose lacquers have become in body finils'hi ii g.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 9 June 1928, Page 15
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165CHROMIUM PLATING. Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 9 June 1928, Page 15
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