Electropolishing forms a greater passivated layer on the surface of stainless steel, which protects the material, improves corrosion resistance and helps cleanability.
In the process, the inherent corrosion resistance of a given stainless steel grade is improved.
The electropolishing process exposes an undisturbed, metallurgically clean surface. Possible unwanted effects of mechanical surface treatment, such as mechanical and thermal stress, embedding of particles and surface roughening, are avoided or even reversed.
Since electropolishing has no mechanical, thermal or chemical impact on the material, we can treat even the smallest and mechanically fragile parts. Electropolishing can be applied to stainless steel of almost any shape or size.
Typical applications are found in the pharmaceutical, biochemical and food processing industries.
Most commonly used standards for electropolishing are ISO EN 15730 and ASTM B912-13.
INOX Finland optimises the properties of stainless steel with chemical treatments. We specialise in bringing up the best in stainless steel. By selecting the right materials and optimising their qualities, we are able to produce the most outstanding results.