About Us

Your Ideal Chrome Plating Partner

Hampton Chrome plates solid bar and tubing for applications in a wide range of industries, including Agriculture, Construction, Heavy Equipment, and Mining. We also grind, polish, straighten, induction-harden, skip-harden, and machine a variety of materials, Hampton Chrome is based in Hampton, IA. We have been in business since 1978, and we are proud to be in the Ligon Family of Companies.

Our Mission

Partner with customers to offer the most reliable and efficient supply of chrome plated products by continually investing in our people, the communities where we operate, and the latest technologies.

Our Values

Our core values are the foundation on which our company is built. Those values are Responsiveness, Integrity, Caring, Reliability, and Innovativeness.

Our Passion & Power

At Hampton Chrome, a half-dozen factors set us apart from other hydraulic cylinder manufacturers. They include a desire to out-perform competitors; manufacturing quality cylinders entirely in the U.S.; and solid commitments to Continuous Improvement, Developing People, and Customer Service.

Bringing It All Together

Hampton Chrome is an industry leader in the engineering and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinder solutions. Our passion is to collaborate with customers to develop the most innovative and reliable products and systems. We continually focus on achieving excellence in our level of technical expertise and quality of operations.

Our Goals

Quality Craftsmanship

Our team cares about your chrome-plated products and we work to make sure you get a quality product that's more durable and promotes less leakage than you might get with others.

Quality Assurance

Our in-process inspections are performed throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the quality of your order meets our standards.

Better Impingement

We guarantee better impingement of our chrome products. One way we do that is through our proprietary "duplex" application process which provides a consistent chrome thickness.

why choose us?

Ready to Handle Bigger Projects, Better and Faster Than Ever!

Competitive Pricing

We offer excellent value on chrome plating and coating of steel tube and bar.

Excellent Customer Service

Our knowledgeable team members can answer any questions about your application, regardless of how unusual it may be.

ON-SPEC SOLUTIONS

Our chrome plating can help you meet the most demanding specifications.

QUICK TURNAROUND

With a large inventory and efficient production line, we ship all standard-size chrome orders for arrival in 48 hours.

Proud to Be in the Ligon Family of Companies

Since 2001, we have been a Ligon company.

Ligon’s 14 independent companies are committed to providing their diverse customer bases with the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Learn more about Ligon Industries –  https://ligonindustries.com/

Looking for a reliable partner?

Hampton Chrome plates solid bar and tubing to a thickness and finish beyond the norm. We also grind, polish, straighten, induction-harden, skip-harden, and machine a variety of materials. So reach out to work with partner that offers more and does more.