Liquid, powder & paste compounds
Finishing Compounds: The essential partner to finishing media
When establishing a metal finishing process, it is important to select the right finishing media and compound. The compound is essential for the process being performed and its importance cannot be ignored.
Why Choose Our Finishing Compounds?
Manufactured in house in Worcestershire, UK
We have complete control over the quality of our compounds, from formulation to production.
Constantly monitored for performance
We use our own demonstration facilities and subcontract finishing department to test the performance of our compounds in real-world conditions.
Specifically formulated for a variety of functions
Our compounds are designed to meet the specific needs of your metal finishing process.
Formulated for different application methods
Our compounds can be used with manual or automated dosing systems and in open or closed systems.
Contain additives to isolate metal fines
Clean the machine work chamber, and protect processed components and metallic machine parts: Our compounds help to ensure a clean and efficient finishing process.
Committed to developing more environmentally friendly compounds
We work closely with our collaborators to research and develop new compounds that are less harmful to the environment.
Liquid Compounds
Liquid compounds in vibratory finishing are like their liquid counterparts to powdered ones. They offer similar benefits but in a water-based solution:
- All-in-one action: Just like powdered compounds, they can cut down on steps by deburring, smoothing, cleaning, and sometimes lubricating parts during the vibratory finishing process.
- Cleaning power: They often contain detergents and cleaners to remove oils, greases, and contaminants effectively.
- Media protection: Some liquid compounds can extend the lifespan of the finishing media by preventing them from getting clogged with metal fines or debris.
- Safety: Controlled dosing reduces H&S risks and offers automatic operation with no operator input
- Foam control: Unlike some powdered compounds that can cause excessive foaming, liquid varieties are formulated to minimise foaming, ensuring the vibratory machine functions efficiently.
Powdered Compounds
Powdered compounds are like multi-tasking assistants in vibratory finishing. They help achieve various surface improvements on parts by:
- Deburring: These compounds contain abrasives that break off those unwanted burrs (raised edges) left from machining.
- Smoothing and Polishing: The formular particles smooth out rough surfaces, leaving a polished finish.
- Cleaning: Many compounds include cleaning agents that remove dirt, grime, and other contaminants.
- Lubrication: They can act as lubricants, reducing friction between the parts and the finishing media during the process.
- Protection: Some compounds even provide a temporary protective layer to the finished parts, helping prevent corrosion post processed.
Paste Compounds
Paste compounds in vibratory finishing are the heavy-duty workers. They excel at more aggressive tasks compared to powdered or liquid options:
- High Cutting Power: Formulated with a higher concentration of abrasives, paste compounds are ideal for heavy-duty deburring and stock removal.
- Superior Polishing: The dense consistency allows for a more focused polishing action, achieving a high-luster finish on metal parts.
- Controlled Cutting: The paste format provides better control over the cutting action compared to loose abrasives in powdered compounds. This allows for targeted finishing on specific areas.
- Less Mess: Unlike powdered compounds that can create dust, pastes minimise airborne particles, leading to a cleaner working environment.
