Electropolishing is an electrochemical surface finishing process in which metal is removed in a controlled manner at the ionic level.
The process smooths microscopic surface irregularities, improving cleanability, reducing bacterial adhesion, and giving the surface a bright, reflective finish.
Electropolishing is used for deburring, enhancing surface gloss, and strengthening the passive layer, thereby significantly improving corrosion resistance. The process reveals a metallurgically pure and flawless surface, free from mechanical or thermal stresses.
It is suitable for most stainless, acid-resistant, and duplex steels, as well as for components of various sizes and shapes, with limitations defined only by tank and power supply capacity.
Commonly applied standards include ISO 15730 and ASTM B912-13.
The surface shows heat tint, oxide layers, and welding-related roughness, which reduce the pipe’s corrosion resistance and make it harder to clean.
The grain structure is open, causing the surface to accumulate dirt and deposits much more easily.
After electrolytic polishing, the surface becomes smooth, closed, and bright. The process removes microscopic peaks, levels the weld seam, and eliminates heat tint and impurities through a chemically controlled reaction.
The result is a technically superior and visually flawless surface.
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We offer a range of electropolishing solutions designed to meet the needs of different industries.
Our FLOW™ treatment optimises the flow in a pipe or a pump by polishing its interior surface.
The treatment is ideal for pipes and pump housings in e.g. petrochemistry, nuclear power plants, pharmaceutical industry, semiconductor industry, paper industry, and food industry.
Our HYGI™ treatment is designed to satisfy the high hygienic requirements of hospitals, pharmaceutical factories and food factories.
The treatment is perfect for surfaces, containers, filters, cooling water pipelines, heat exchangers, clean room equipment and other equipment with top hygienic requirements.
Our POWER™ treatment was developed especially for nuclear power plants, but can be utilized in all power plants.
The treatment is suitable for equipment used in mining exploration, cooling elements, heat exchangers, valves, condensers, and other applications that are made of stainless steels in power plants.
Our CORRO™ treatment is designed for extreme conditions.
It is the essential treatment for drilling rigs, pipelines, pumps, valves and other equipment that require maximum corrosion resistance.
Our DECO™ treatment is all about visual appearance.
It brings elegance and beauty into consumer products and other objects and structures made of stainless steel.
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.