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Anopol Ltd
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70 Bordesley Street,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B5 5QA,
United Kingdom
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Subcontract Processing Services
Anopol operates the largest sub-contract facilities in the UK for pickling, passivating and electropolishing of stainless steel from a number of facilities.
The range of stainless steel fabrications and components treated by Anopol is wide and diverse. Industries using its services include food and beverages, automobile, building and construction, medical and pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, aerospace, nuclear and electronics.
Stainless steel castings, spinnings, forgings, pressings, extrusions and welded fabrications are processed on a regular basis.
The range of stainless steel fabrications and components treated by Anopol is wide and diverse. Industries using its services include food and beverages, automobile, building and construction, medical and pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, aerospace, nuclear and electronics.
Stainless steel castings, spinnings, forgings, pressings, extrusions and welded fabrications are processed on a regular basis.
Electropolishing
Electropolishing is in effect, Electroplating in reverse. Instead of depositing a coating of another material on a surface, the process of Electropolishing is to remove a surface layer, typically 20-40 micro-meters in depth in the case of Stainless Steel.
Industries benefiting from the advantageous characteristics of electropolishing are numerous and continue to grow. The following are some of the technologies that have exploited electropolished features:
Aerospace (e.g. Crack detection in castings), Automotive (e.g. External wire-mesh car trim), Chemical (e.g. Polymeriser vessels), Semiconductor (e.g. Pipework and fittings for gases), Food and beverage (e.g. Hot water tanks), Hospital (e.g. Sterile furniture), Surgical (e.g. Instruments and implants), Marine (e.g. Boat handrails and deck fittings), Textile (e.g. Dye vats), Paper and Pulp (e.g. Screen cylinders), Nuclear (e.g. Plasma producing Torus), High vacuum (e.g. Vacuum chambers), Pharmaceutical (e.g. Process tanks, pipes and valves), Architectural (e.g. Lamp-posts and sculptures), Leisure (e.g. swimming pool ladders).
Industries benefiting from the advantageous characteristics of electropolishing are numerous and continue to grow. The following are some of the technologies that have exploited electropolished features:
Aerospace (e.g. Crack detection in castings), Automotive (e.g. External wire-mesh car trim), Chemical (e.g. Polymeriser vessels), Semiconductor (e.g. Pipework and fittings for gases), Food and beverage (e.g. Hot water tanks), Hospital (e.g. Sterile furniture), Surgical (e.g. Instruments and implants), Marine (e.g. Boat handrails and deck fittings), Textile (e.g. Dye vats), Paper and Pulp (e.g. Screen cylinders), Nuclear (e.g. Plasma producing Torus), High vacuum (e.g. Vacuum chambers), Pharmaceutical (e.g. Process tanks, pipes and valves), Architectural (e.g. Lamp-posts and sculptures), Leisure (e.g. swimming pool ladders).
Pickling
The most cost-effective method for obtaining a clean passive surface on Stainless Steel is by immersion pickling in our own formulated solution of dilute acids.
Anopol has extensive pickling and passivating facilities. Additionally, Anopol can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals to those companies wishing to carry out in-house pickling and passivation, or provide resources and trained personnel to complete onsite surface treatment for customers.
Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and gel / paste form.
Anopol has extensive pickling and passivating facilities. Additionally, Anopol can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals to those companies wishing to carry out in-house pickling and passivation, or provide resources and trained personnel to complete onsite surface treatment for customers.
Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and gel / paste form.
Passivating
A clean Stainless Steel surface will generate it'sown passive oxide layer when exposed to oxygen. It is this oxide layer that gives stainless steels their corrosion resistant properties. owever it is possible to accelerate the formation of this layer by chemical passivation.
ANOPOL has extensive pickling and passivating facilities at its Birmingham and Bordon, Hampshire facilities. Additionally, ANOPOL can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals, to those companies wishing to carry out their own pickling and passivation.
Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and paste form. ANOPOL also markets the WELDKLEEN machine, an environmentally friendly way of removing weld burn.
ANOPOL has extensive pickling and passivating facilities at its Birmingham and Bordon, Hampshire facilities. Additionally, ANOPOL can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals, to those companies wishing to carry out their own pickling and passivation.
Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and paste form. ANOPOL also markets the WELDKLEEN machine, an environmentally friendly way of removing weld burn.
Special Materials
Anopol is the market leader in chmical and electro-chemical processing of special metals for a wide spectrum of applications.
Other special metals include Titanium, Tungsten, Molybdenum, Aluminium, Cobalt Alloys, Nickel, Nickel Alloys, Copper, Copper Alloys and Zirconium
In addition to offering sub-contract processing services, plant and chemicals, ANOPOL can also supply an extensive range of pickling, passivating and general cleaning products for many materials. These are suitable for use by companies who wish to carry out in-house processing.
Other special metals include Titanium, Tungsten, Molybdenum, Aluminium, Cobalt Alloys, Nickel, Nickel Alloys, Copper, Copper Alloys and Zirconium
In addition to offering sub-contract processing services, plant and chemicals, ANOPOL can also supply an extensive range of pickling, passivating and general cleaning products for many materials. These are suitable for use by companies who wish to carry out in-house processing.
Chemical Products
Products for Cleaning, Pickling, Passivating and Testing Stainless Steels.
When working with stainless steels, the surface of the material can be significantly affected in a number of ways. Rolling, forming, welding and even general handling in the workshop can result in surface contamination, which can lead to reduced corrosion resistance.
The ANOPOL range of products for Cleaning, Pickling and Passivating stainless steels removes contamination, improves corrosion resistance and can produce a clean, aesthetically attractive appearance.
In addition ANOPOL offers 2 types of Test Kits, one for checking the presence of free iron on a surface and the other for differentiating between grades 304 and 316.
All the products are suitable for use by manufacturers/fabricators for in-house or on-site application.
When working with stainless steels, the surface of the material can be significantly affected in a number of ways. Rolling, forming, welding and even general handling in the workshop can result in surface contamination, which can lead to reduced corrosion resistance.
The ANOPOL range of products for Cleaning, Pickling and Passivating stainless steels removes contamination, improves corrosion resistance and can produce a clean, aesthetically attractive appearance.
In addition ANOPOL offers 2 types of Test Kits, one for checking the presence of free iron on a surface and the other for differentiating between grades 304 and 316.
All the products are suitable for use by manufacturers/fabricators for in-house or on-site application.
Plant and Equipment
The ultimate specification for processing production items will be influenced by one of the following:
The client already uses a metal finishing process for which he now requires replacement equipment or, alternatively, he wishes to upgrade to a semi or fully automatic system.
The client has used an electroplating supply-house to produce satisfactory samples and now needs equipment in which to operate the finishing process. ANOPOL is prepared to work closely with the supply-house to arrive at the correct plant specification.
The client has a requirement for pickling, passivating or electropolishing stainless steel using processes from ANOPOL. Electropolishing treatments for other metals are also available.
Following final sample acceptance, production batch sizes, cycle times, space allocation and details of services required are considered and incorporated into the specification.
The client already uses a metal finishing process for which he now requires replacement equipment or, alternatively, he wishes to upgrade to a semi or fully automatic system.
The client has used an electroplating supply-house to produce satisfactory samples and now needs equipment in which to operate the finishing process. ANOPOL is prepared to work closely with the supply-house to arrive at the correct plant specification.
The client has a requirement for pickling, passivating or electropolishing stainless steel using processes from ANOPOL. Electropolishing treatments for other metals are also available.
Following final sample acceptance, production batch sizes, cycle times, space allocation and details of services required are considered and incorporated into the specification.
On-site Services
Anopol offer comprehensive in-house and on-site subcontract services for cleaning, pickling, passivating and electropolishing of Stainless Steel with projects having been carried out by our site teams in the UK and throughout the world.
On-site services include technical advice, risk assessment, pre-commission cleaning, pickling and passivating of assemblies such as pipework systems. On-site spraying processes allow the pickling and passivating of large vessels and structures using only a small amount of chemicals to be carried out thus minimizing the volume of effluent requiring safe treatment and disposal.
Electropolishing of vessels on-site has included the treatment of PVC polymerizers 3.5m dia weighing 40 tons and many process and storage tanks for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and nuclear industries. Most contracts require only product contact surfaces, usually the inside, to be electropolished allowing the vessel in itself to be used as the electropolishing processing tank.
All on-site work is carried out by trained technicians and chemists with all chemicals quality controlled by our in-house laboratory and delivered to site in UN approved containers. Effluent is collected for neutralization prior to disposal either through the site sewerage system or for return to Anopol.
On-site services include technical advice, risk assessment, pre-commission cleaning, pickling and passivating of assemblies such as pipework systems. On-site spraying processes allow the pickling and passivating of large vessels and structures using only a small amount of chemicals to be carried out thus minimizing the volume of effluent requiring safe treatment and disposal.
Electropolishing of vessels on-site has included the treatment of PVC polymerizers 3.5m dia weighing 40 tons and many process and storage tanks for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and nuclear industries. Most contracts require only product contact surfaces, usually the inside, to be electropolished allowing the vessel in itself to be used as the electropolishing processing tank.
All on-site work is carried out by trained technicians and chemists with all chemicals quality controlled by our in-house laboratory and delivered to site in UN approved containers. Effluent is collected for neutralization prior to disposal either through the site sewerage system or for return to Anopol.
Weld Cleaning
Stainless steel derives its corrosion resistance properties from a thin oxide film on the surface, often referred to as a passive layer. Surface contamination can prevent the formation of the passive layer and cause stainless steel to corrode. Heat tint or weld burn discolouration are such surface contaminants and require removal.
About us
Anopol is the UK’s market leader in electropolishing & chemical surface treatment processes for stainless steel and other metals. These include titanium, nitinol, aluminium, copper, molybdenum, tungsten and zirconium. Anopol have multiple sites in Birmingham, West Midlands & Bordon, Hampshire. For over 45 years’ we have provided customers with a successful & unique solution to meet the needs of each individual. Anopol cover a broad range of industrial sectors and markets including Automotive, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Architectural & Food & Beverage etc.
We are member of the Surface Engineering Association, British Stainless Steel Association and Association of Welding Distribution. Signatories to the Supply Chain Charter for Nuclear Decommissioning. ISO.9001 & ISO.14001 approved.
Subcontract Processing Services
Pickling - The most cost-effective method for obtaining a clean passive surface on Stainless Steel is by immersion pickling in our own formulated solution of dilute acids. Anopol has extensive pickling and passivating facilities. Additionally, Anopol can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals to those companies wishing to carry out in-house pickling and passivation, or provide resources and trained personnel to complete onsite surface treatment for customers. Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and gel / paste form.
Passivating - A clean Stainless Steel surface will generate it'sown passive oxide layer when exposed to oxygen. It is this oxide layer that gives stainless steels their corrosion resistant properties. owever it is possible to accelerate the formation of this layer by chemical passivation. ANOPOL has extensive pickling and passivating facilities at its Birmingham and Bordon, Hampshire facilities. Additionally, ANOPOL can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals, to those companies wishing to carry out their own pickling and passivation. Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and paste form. ANOPOL also markets the WELDKLEEN machine, an environmentally friendly way of removing weld burn.
Chemical Products
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We are member of the Surface Engineering Association, British Stainless Steel Association and Association of Welding Distribution. Signatories to the Supply Chain Charter for Nuclear Decommissioning. ISO.9001 & ISO.14001 approved.
Subcontract Processing Services
- In-house & on-site subcontract services for cleaning, pickling, passivating and eletropolishing of stainless steel.
- Projects carried out across the UK and Europe.
Pickling - The most cost-effective method for obtaining a clean passive surface on Stainless Steel is by immersion pickling in our own formulated solution of dilute acids. Anopol has extensive pickling and passivating facilities. Additionally, Anopol can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals to those companies wishing to carry out in-house pickling and passivation, or provide resources and trained personnel to complete onsite surface treatment for customers. Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and gel / paste form.
Passivating - A clean Stainless Steel surface will generate it'sown passive oxide layer when exposed to oxygen. It is this oxide layer that gives stainless steels their corrosion resistant properties. owever it is possible to accelerate the formation of this layer by chemical passivation. ANOPOL has extensive pickling and passivating facilities at its Birmingham and Bordon, Hampshire facilities. Additionally, ANOPOL can supply all the necessary equipment, including water treatment, together with the necessary chemicals, to those companies wishing to carry out their own pickling and passivation. Cleaning, pickling and passivating products are available in liquid and paste form. ANOPOL also markets the WELDKLEEN machine, an environmentally friendly way of removing weld burn.
Chemical Products
- Anopol range of products for cleaning, pickling and passivating stainless steels.
- For removing contamination, improving corrosion resistance and providing a clean & attractive appearance.
- Anopol test kits are also available.
- Our equipment is designed to meet a whole range of specifications using the latest CAD techniques.
- We provide the client with plant & layout drawings & details of location & services required. For example, electricity and water.
- For preventing the corrosion of stainless steel.
- Anopol machines are suitable for a wide range of applications including ducting & flues, pipe-work systems & silos and tanks.
- We also supply smaller machines for those intricate and precise applications.
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