Maxterial

Hexavalent-chromium-free coating for hydraulic wear and corrosion

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Maxterial’s MaxShield is a nickel-based alloy coating positioned as a hexavalent-chromium replacement for hydraulic and other demanding industrial components. Reported testing covers wear, corrosion, adhesion, and lifecycle durability; the US Army ESTCP selected it for a 2026 demonstration and validation program, and hydraulic parts have already been installed in plants.


About Maxterial

Maxterial, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing and advanced materials company headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2015, the firm applies innovation to legacy industrial surface engineering, specializing in high-performance, sustainable chemical coating technologies that eliminate hazardous substances like hexavalent chromium from manufacturing processes.

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