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Restore and maintain the surface layer on stainless steel that protects it from corrosion. Also known as passivating fluids, these cleaners are made from citric acid, which removes iron from the surface of stainless steel that has been damaged from machining, heat, or chemicals. This exposes the chromium in stainless steel and reacts with air to form a protective layer. These cleaners also remove dirt, discoloration, and minor corrosion. Unlike nitric acid and other passivating fluids, citric acid does not create dangerous fumes and is safe for use throughout your plant. These cleaners come ready-to-use, so you don’t have to mix them, but you can dilute them with water for 400-series stainless steel and other sensitive parts.

These cleaners meet SAE and ASTM international guidelines for passivating stainless steel. They also meet ASTM international guidelines for descaling and cleaning titanium and titanium alloys.

Liquids—Liquid cleaners are thinner than gel cleaners, making them ideal for submerging parts. When spot cleaning, however, they will drip down vertical surfaces.

Gels—Gel cleaners are thicker than liquid cleaners, so they cling to surfaces. Use them on vertical surfaces, weld joints, and other parts that can’t be submerged.

For Removing Dirt—Cleaners for removing dirt only are less acidic and won’t discolor 400-series stainless steel. Do not use them on parts that have rust.

For Removing Dirt and Rust—Cleaners for removing dirt and rust contain an additive that eliminates existing rust.

	Container
	Type	Size	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	Specs. Met		Each
Liquids







				For Removing Dirt and Rust

				Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N11	000000


				Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N14	00000


				Gels







								For Removing Dirt and Rust

								Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N13	00000


								Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N16	00000




										For Removing Dirt

										Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N12	00000


										Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N15	00000

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 Chromium	1	Jug	Solvent Based	Moderate	8660N11	000000
Stainless Steel	1	Jug	Solvent Based	Moderate	8660N12	00000

Electropolishers


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
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	Cap., qt.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Wattage, W	Voltage, V AC	Includes		Each		Each		Each
Unheated Bath



		1	4 1/8"	4 1/8"	3 3/4"	9 1/2"	8"	5 1/4"	300	120	Cathode, Straight Clip, Triangle Clip	8571N21	0000000	8571N203	000000	———	0


		Heated Bath



				4	11 1/2"	5 1/2"	5 1/2"	17"	14"	18"	3,000	120	Cathode, Straight Clip	9091N31	00000000	9091N301	00000	9091N303	0000000

Accessories and Replacements for Electropolishers

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 Chromium	1	Jug	Solvent Based	Moderate	8660N11	000000
Stainless Steel	1	Jug	Solvent Based	Moderate	8660N12	00000

		Each
Straight Clip for Unheated Bath	8571N201	000000
Triangle Clip for Unheated Bath	8571N202	00000
Straight Clip for Heated Bath	9091N302	00000