Blue Chromium Question

[hoytheld]

what is this? Can I get the soulutions to do this?
if not, is there a comperable finish??

At work, we used to get grade 8 bolts that were plated in blue chromium for its anti-corrosion properties.

the supplier said they cannot get this anymore due to epa regs.

does anyone have an answer on what other finish could work for this application?
thanks
jason

[jimcarry]

Re: Blue Chromium Question

I think that Copy chrome would work great it has a light blue tint and because it is cobalt steel with a cobalt solution it is a lot safer then chromium also it is not a problem for EPA in fact I was told by our local EPA it was the best replacement for chrome they had ever seen. Another good point it is considerably cheaper to set up and start plating