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    Rust Removers

    Restore rusted metal surfaces to their original state.
    Powder Removers
    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Powder Removers, Bottle.
    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Powder Removers, Jug.
    Image of Product. Packet. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Powder Removers, Packet.
    Image of Product. Pail. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Powder Removers, Pail.

    Bottle

    Jug

    Packet

    Pail

    Use powder rust removers to clean surface stains. Mix with water and apply to a wet surface with a brush or sponge. Rinse with clean water once stains are gone. They can also be used inside tanks and water heaters.
    Container
    Each
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Net
    Wt.
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    Approx. Coverage,
    ft²
    For
    Removing
    1-11
    12-Up
    22—BottleWater Based350Rust7544T510000000000
     
    Each
    76—JugWater Based1,000Rust7544T102000000
    —4 oz.PacketWater Based60Rust7544T10100000
    —50 lb.PailWater Based12,000Rust7544T1030000000
     
    Liquid Removers
    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Liquid Removers, Jug.

    Jug

    Use liquid rust removers to dissolve rust and prevent it from returning. Dip, brush, or spray to apply. Wipe off excess and allow to dry.
    Container
    Size
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    Approx. Coverage,
    ft²
    For
    Removing
    Each
    32 fl. oz.JugWater Based50Rust72115T331000000
    1 gal.JugWater Based200Rust72115T2100000
    Gel Removers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers, Gel Removers.
    Use gel rust removers on vertical surfaces to permanently remove rust. They’re stickier than liquid removers, so they won’t slide down walls or inclines before drying. Spray gel onto the rust, wipe off excess, and wait for it to dry.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    Approx. Coverage,
    ft²
    For
    Removing
    Each
    32Spray BottleWater Based50Rust3594N101000000

    Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers. Jug.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers. Pail.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers. Drum.

    Jug

    Pail

    Drum

    Clean rust and lime deposits such as calcium and scale from HVAC systems, coolers, tools, and vehicles. These removers are nonabrasive and noncorrosive, so they won’t damage surfaces. Derived from plants, they don’t contain toxic chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or phosphates. These removers break down quickly, so they won’t pollute air and water. They’re NSF registered for use in food- and beverage-processing facilities, and meet the EPA Safer Choice standard for environmentally friendly ingredients. They also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.
    Container
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    For Removing
    Specs. Met
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl PlasticLime Stains, RustEPA Safer Choice Standard
    		NSF Registered A3
    		7022N11000000
    Pail5Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl PlasticLime Stains, RustEPA Safer Choice Standard
    		NSF Registered A3
    		7022N12000000
    Drum55Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl PlasticLime Stains, RustEPA Safer Choice Standard
    		NSF Registered A3
    		7022N1300000000
     

    Cleaners for Tumbling

    Remove oil, grease, and other contaminants from your workpieces while tumbling. These cleaners trap debris as it’s removed so it won’t deposit onto your workpieces. They also act as a lubricant to improve media rolling and prevent scratches. Dilute with water, then add the solution to your media.
    For Rotating, Vibrating, and Centrifugal Tumblers
    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Cleaners for Tumbling. Bottle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cleaners for Tumbling. Jug.
    Image of Product. Pail. Front orientation. Cleaners for Tumbling. Pail.

    Bottle

    Jug

    Pail

    1 qt. Bottle
    1 gal. Jug
    5 gal. Pail
    Form
    For Use On
    Harshness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    For Steel and Stainless Steel Media
    LiquidAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, ZincModerate4918A970000004918A960000004918A330000000
     

    Rust Removers for Pipes and Tanks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rust Removers. Rust Removers for Pipes and Tanks.
    Remove and prevent rust inside of pipes and equipment such as boilers and heat exchangers. These rust removers also have corrosion inhibitors to protect copper components in pipe systems. Unlike other harsh rust removers, they use citric acid to dissolve rust, which is nonhazardous and noncorrosive. Use when the system is shut down to remove heavy rust deposits or while it is operating for continuous rust prevention.
    Container
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Solution
    Type
    For
    Removing
    Each
    5PailWater BasedRust3196N110000000

    Thread Cleaners for Screws and Bolts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Thread Cleaners. Thread Cleaners for Screws and Bolts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Cleaners. Thread Cleaners for Screws and Bolts.
    Remove debris and corrosion from threads. Insert a screw or bolt into one of the holes in the cleaner and then use a power tool to turn.
    Overall
    For Screw Size
    For Thread Size
    For Thread System
    of Measurement
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Each
    —M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M12, M14
    		Metric7"2 3/4"3/4"Blue1565N2000000
    1/2", 1/4", 3/8", 5/16", 7/16", 9/16", No. 10, No. 12
    		—Inch7"2 3/4"3/4"Red1565N100000

    Passivating Cleaners

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Passivating Cleaners. Spray Bottle.

    Spray

    Bottle

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

    Jug

    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
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    Type
    Harshness
    For Use On
    Specs. Met
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    Liquids
     
    For Removing Dirt and Rust
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N11000000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1400000
     
    Gels
     
    For Removing Dirt and Rust
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1300000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1600000
     
    For Removing Dirt
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1200000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1500000
     

    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

    Nitric Acid

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nitric Acid.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, industrial-grade chemicals like nitric acid are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Nitric acid is used for industrial and laboratory applications such as treating wood, pickling and passivating stainless steel, cleaning electronic components, and etching metals.
    ACS Reagent Grade—ACS-reagent-grade nitric acid meets quality standards set by the American Chemical Society. ACS-reagent-grade chemicals are also known as Reagent material.
    Container
    Size
    Type
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    0.3%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottlePlasticLiquid7697-37-2—3190K957000000
     
    4.27%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K95900000
     
    10%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K96400000
     
    20%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K96600000
     
    50%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K9700000
    1 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K971000000
    2.5 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K972000000
     
    70%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K951000000
    1 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K952000000
    2.5 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K954000000
     
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