Liquid compounds For Vibratory Finishing

Specially formulated, biodegradable, liquid compounds for vibratory and high energy finishing machines comprise of abrasives, brighteners, lubricating agents, cushioning materials and cleaning agents. With widely varying properties, one product is rarely enough for all your finishing requirements. Kemet’s process trial service considers the material, equipment and media providing advice and recommendations on the optimum compound to achieve the required finish.

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Category Material Name
Liq18M Liq18 Liq9 Liq60 Liq4 Liq14 Liq15D Liq17
Liquid compound details Description Light
descaling,
removal of
rust and
discolouration
due to heat
treatment
processes.
Removes
metal oxides
to produce a
bright polish,
retaining base
metal colour.		 Acidic compound
for removal
of light heat
treatment, scale,
brightening and
polishing suitable
for ferrous and
non-ferrous
metals. Widely
used in the
aerospace
sector.		 Specially
formulated for
polishing and
brightening of
ferrous and
non-ferrous
metals.		 A low-cost,
multipurpose
compound for all
metals. Grinding,
deburring,
polishing on all
metals. Used for
obtaining bright
colour throughout
the process.
Can be used
with all types of
media and for
self tumbling
operations.		 Low foaming
compound
suitable for
cleaning,
brightening
and polishing
of all metals.		 General
cleaner
with good
polishing
properties
for all
metals.		 Specially
formulated
for die-cast
products.
Excellent
cleaning and
emulsyfying
properties.		 Multi-purpose
liquid for
cleaning
ferrous metals.
Contains strong
corrosion
inhibitor.
Mainly use on
ferrous metal.
PH 1-2 2.5-3 <4 10-11 8-8.5 8-8.5 8-8.5 8-8.5
Colour Pale Gold White Cloudy Cream Pale Yellow Pale Blue Golden Golden Yellow Pale Green
Application guide and characteristics Brightening/Polishing
Ball Burnishing
Cleaning
Corrosion Inhibitor
Degreasing/ De-oiling
Descaling /Derusting / Light Heat Treatment
Foam
Pickling
Suitable for Recirculation Recirculation of compounds can be adapted to suit specific processes and applications.
Ferrous Material Carbon Steel
Hardened Steel
Iron
Stainless Steel
Non-ferrous Material Aluminium
Brass
Ceramic
Copper
Magnesium
Plastic
Titanium
Zinc
All Metals All Metals
Category Material Name
Liq19 Liq30 Liq191 Liq16 Liq40 Liq6 Liq20 Liq110
Liquid compound details Description Multi-porpose compound for all metals. Concentrated compound for all metals. Good cleaner and polisher with corrosion inhibitor. Cleaning and polishing of ferrous metals with strong corrosion inhibitor. Low foaming compound designed for ferrous metals. Concentrated cleaner and polisher for non-ferrous metals. Excellent cleaning properties on non-ferrous metals. Keeps media and parts free of dirt and metal fines. Higher percentage delivers a brighter finish. A very low foaming compound for zinc alloys and copper alloys. For fine cutting semi-bright finishing, use plastic media. Contains cleaning agent suitable for zinc alloys to give a smooth finish. Often used prior to electro-plating. Powerful degreaser and cleaner with good inhibitor qualities designed for ferrous metals. Degreaser and cleaner suitable for heavy machining oils and lubricants. Designed for ferrous metals. Saponify and emulsify oils, greases. Inhibits corrosion. Low foaming properties.
PH 8-8.5 8-8.5 8-8.5 8.5-9 8.5-9 9-10 10-11 9-9.5
Colour Shades of Blue Golden Pale Gold Pale Yellow Golden Golden Colourless Colourless
Application guide and characteristics Brightening/Polishing
Ball Burnishing
Cleaning
Corrosion Inhibitor
Degreasing/ De-oiling
Descaling /Derusting / Light Heat Treatment
Foam
Pickling
Suitable for Recirculation Recirculation of compounds can be adapted to suit specific processes and applications.
Ferrous Material Carbon Steel
Hardened Steel
Iron
Stainless Steel
Non-ferrous Material Aluminium
Brass
Ceramic
Copper
Magnesium
Plastic
Titanium
Zinc
All Metals All Metals
Category Material Name
Liq191S Liq30/F2 Liq11 Liq111 Liq111S F2C Liq10
Liquid compound details Description Cleaning and polishing of ferrous metals with strong corrosion inhibitor. Low foaming compound designed for ferrous metals. Good cleaner and polisher with corrosion inhibitor. Powerful degreaser and cleaner with good inhibitor qualities designed for ferrous metals. Powerful degreaser and cleaner suitable for heavy machining oils and lubricants. Designed for ferrous metals. Saponify and emulsify oils, greases. Inhibits corrosion. Low foaming properties. Cleaning, degreasing of ferrous metals. Saponify and emulsify oils and greases. Used in various industrial washing and spraying machines for degreasing and cleaning. Powerful degreaser and cleaner with excellent inhibitor qualities. Designed for ferrous metals. Leaves surface clean and bright. Excellent cleaning. Mainly used with plastic media.
PH 9 9-10 10-11 10-11 10-11 10-11 11-12
Colour Pale Gold Golden Colourless Colourless/ Golden Colourless/ Golden Colourless Colourless
Application guide and characteristics Brightening/Polishing
Ball Burnishing
Cleaning
Corrosion Inhibitor
Degreasing/ De-oiling
Descaling /Derusting / Light Heat Treatment
Foam
Pickling
Suitable for Recirculation Recirculation of compounds can be adapted to suit specific processes and applications.
Ferrous Material Carbon Steel
Hardened Steel
Iron
Stainless Steel
Non-ferrous Material Aluminium
Brass
Ceramic
Copper
Magnesium
Plastic
Titanium
Zinc
All Metals All Metals