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    28 Products

    Metal Brighteners

    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Metal Brighteners.

    Bottle

    Remove oxidation, discoloration, and heat stains from most metals without causing pitting or other surface damage. Brighteners are often used to finish metal surfaces after welding and other fabrication processes. Dip, wipe, or spray on; then rinse off with water.
    Container
    Type
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For
    Removing
    Each
    Liquids
    Jar32Water BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelTarnish7986T998000000
     

    Aluminum Cleaners

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Aluminum Cleaners.

    Jug

    Quickly brighten and clean dull or dirty aluminum surfaces. These cleaners can either be brushed on or sprayed through a pressure washer. No scrubbing required. Good for any acid-resistant surface.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use
    On
    For Removing
    1-3
    4-Up
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedHarshAluminum
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax7986T1000000000000
     

    Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

    Clean, polish, and protect aluminum, brass, copper, chrome, and stainless steel with this polish. It removes oxidation, tarnish, and surface rust without scratching or dulling brushed finishes.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Jar.

    Tube

    Jar

    Cannot Be Sold To—Polish cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations.
    Container
    Type
    Net
    Wt.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Tube3 oz.Water BasedMildAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, WaxCalifornia, Canada70995T500000
    Jar1 lb.Water BasedMildAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax—7398T2400000

    Mold Polish

    Polish molds, dies, fixtures, and molded materials. This polish removes plate-out, oxidation, and stains.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Jar.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Pail.

    Tube

    Jar

    Pail

    Container
    Each
    Package
    Type
    Net
    Wt.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Tube3 oz.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax15535K21000001215535K2120000000
    Jar1 lb.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax15535K2200000————0
    Pail5 lb.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax15535K2300000————0

    Stainless Steel Polish/Cleaners

    Clean and restore shine to stainless steel surfaces. These cleaners leave a finish that resists dirt, oil, and water spots.
    Polish/Cleaner—Liquid
    Image of Product. Aerosol Can. Front orientation. Polish. Stainless Steel Polish/Cleaners, Aerosol Can.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Polish. Stainless Steel Polish/Cleaners, Spray Bottle.

    Aerosol

    Can

    Spray

    Bottle

    NSF Registered C1—Cleaners that are NSF registered C1 can be used in non-food-processing areas within food-processing facilities.
    EPA Safer Choice Standard—Cleaners that meet the EPA Safer Choice Standard are made of environmentally friendly ingredients. They also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Cleaners that cannot be sold outside the United States are restricted by product labeling requirements.
    Container
    Each
    Package
    Type
    Net Wt.,
    oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Specs. Met
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aerosol Can14Water BasedMildStainless Steel
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tarnish, Wax—EPA Safer Choice Standard
    		—6781T1100000126781T12000000
    Aerosol Can18Water BasedHarshStainless Steel
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, WaxNSF Registered C1
    		—Outside United States6781T500000126781T502000000
    Spray Bottle16Water BasedHarshStainless Steel
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax—EPA Safer Choice Standard
    		—6781T130000066781T1400000
    Polish/Cleaner—Wipe
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Stainless Steel Polish/Cleaners, Canister.

    Canister

    NSF Registered C1—Cleaners that are NSF registered C1 can be used in non-food-processing areas within food-processing facilities.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Cleaners that cannot be sold outside the United States are restricted by product labeling requirements.
    Wipe
    Each
    Package
    Container
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Wipes per
    Container
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Canister10 1/2"9 3/4"30Solvent BasedHarshStainless Steel
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, WaxNSF Registered C1
    		Outside United States6878T3100000066878T3120000000

    Aluminum Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

    Free of abrasives and corrosives commonly found in other metal polish, this polish won’t damage or degrade aluminum surfaces. Use it on bare or painted aluminum to clean, polish, and leave a protective coating in a single application. Often used in the aerospace industry on aircraft exteriors, it is also free of waxes and other ingredients that leave unsightly swirls and restrict repainting or refinishing.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Aluminum Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Jar.

    Jar

    Container
    Type
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use
    On
    For Removing
    Each
    Jar1Water BasedModerateAluminum
    		Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax7398T17000000

    Clean Room Metal Polish/Cleaners

    Designed for use in Fed. Spec. Class 100 and ISO Class 5 clean rooms, these cleaners won't leave a residue that could attract contaminants. They come sterilized and double bagged. They are also NSF registered A7 for use in food-processing environments as long as they do not contact food.
    Polish/Cleaner—Liquid
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Clean Room Metal Polish/Cleaners.
    Container
    Type
    Net Wt.,
    oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Clean Room Std.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Aerosol Can8Solvent BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, TarnishFed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5
    		NSF Registered A7
    		Outside North America7456T1000000

    Electropolishing Solutions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electropolishing Solutions.
    Smooth, brighten, and passivate metal parts for a mirror-like finish. When current is applied to these solutions, they dissolve microscopic surface flaws from your parts. These solutions contain mild concentrations of acids.
    For Stainless Steel—Polish 300-series, 17-4, and 420 stainless steel parts.
    Container
    For Use On
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    Each
    Cobalt Chromium1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N11000000
    Stainless Steel
    		1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N1200000

    Electropolishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electropolishers. Unheated Bath.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electropolishers. Heated Bath.

    Unheated Bath

    Heated Bath

    Dissolve microscopic surface flaws from metal parts for a mirror-like finish. These electropolishers send current through a conductive solution (sold separately) to remove a layer of surface material. They’re ideal for polishing intricate parts with hard-to-access features. Because they remove material evenly, they’re also good for applications where you need to polish your part without altering its dimensions. They’re small enough to fit on your workbench. Only use them on stainless steel and chrome workpieces.
    Unheated Bath—A good basic option. These electropolishers remove material slower than those with a heated bath. They also distribute current less evenly through the solution, so they leave a less uniform finish.
    Heated Bath—An upgrade in performance and finish compared to electropolishers with an unheated bath. These electropolishers use a heated solution that removes material faster and distributes current more evenly for a more uniform finish. They also output a higher wattage so you can polish workpieces with a larger surface area.
    Electropolishers
    Replacement
    Electropolisher Cathodes
    Replacement
    Electropolisher Tanks
    Inside
    Overall
    Cap.,
    qt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Unheated Bath
    14 1/8"4 1/8"3 3/4"9 1/2"8"5 1/4"300120Cathode, Straight Clip, Triangle Clip8571N2100000008571N203000000———0
     
    Heated Bath
    411 1/2"5 1/2"5 1/2"17"14"18"3,000120Cathode, Straight Clip9091N31000000009091N301000009091N3030000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Electropolishers
    Electropolishing Solutions
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electropolishing Solutions.
    For Stainless Steel—Polish 300-series, 17-4, and 420 stainless steel parts.
    For Use On
    Container
    Size, gal.
    Container
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    Each
    Cobalt Chromium1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N11000000
    Stainless Steel
    		1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N1200000
    Replacement Electropolisher Clips
    Each
    Straight Clip for Unheated Bath8571N201000000
    Triangle Clip for Unheated Bath8571N20200000
    Straight Clip for Heated Bath9091N30200000
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