Until now, hydraulic components have mostly been hard chrome-plated. However, the use of chromium VI-based processes is increasingly being discontinued due to legal regulations, as the associated risks to health and the environment are no longer acceptable. HPL laser cladding technology is an excellent alternative. It not only offers a more sustainable solution, but also usually significantly improved coating properties.

HPL Technologies uses the high-speed laser cladding process in its machines and processes for coating hydraulic components. This process offers exceptionally high coating speeds and at the same time has a very low heat input into the base material. Another decisive advantage is the uniform layers with precise layer thickness - this reduces the normally very cost-intensive post-processing of the very hard layers to a minimum.