As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with innovative surface finishing technologies, growth, and exciting milestones. Here’s a look back at everything ActOn Finishing achieved this year and a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2025.
New Shot Blasting Technology
In 2024, we expanded our portfolio with the launch of cutting-edge surface finishing technologies and shot blasting solutions:
- NF Sand Blasting Cabinet: Designed for effortless sandblasting of small components, this versatile cabinet caters to industries like aerospace, maintenance, and more. With models tailored for both suction and pressure blasting applications, it ensures flexibility and efficiency.
- Automated Shot Blasting Series: These state-of-the-art systems are engineered to meet diverse industrial requirements, delivering exceptional surface treatment for a wide range of components. Their adaptability and high performance make them an essential addition to modern production lines.
To find out more about these surface finishing technologies, visit our shot blasting machines page.
Introducing New Disc Finishing Machines
This July, we proudly unveiled our new and improved Centrifugal Disc Finishing (CDF) Machines. Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, these machines offer:
- The ability to process both small, thin components and larger parts with ease.
- Significantly reduced processing times, enhancing productivity and throughput for manufacturers.
The new CDF machines are a testament to our commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. This range of surface finishing technologies includes:
- DT & DTB Standard Series: recommended for processing small to medium batches of parts.
- DTIS & DTISB Series: a compact disc machine which includes a workpiece separation system.
- DTVS & DTVSB Series: built with a vibratory separation system for parts and media.
- DTA & DTAB Series: engineered for processing large work batches with precision and speed.
- DT2A & DT2AB Series: featuring two processing bowls equipped with individual loading units.
Partnering with BRIO Ultrasonics
This year, ActOn became the authorised distributor of BRIO Ultrasonics Cleaning Systems in the UK market. This advanced product range includes:
- The Laboratory Series, Work Table Range, and PRO Series.
- Multi-Stage Systems and specialised equipment designed for specific industrial applications.
These systems represent the pinnacle of precision and performance, enabling us to provide even more comprehensive finishing solutions to our customers.
A New Online Hub for Ultrasonics and Wet Blasting
In 2024, we launched a dedicated website for our ultrasonic technology and one for wet blasting. These platforms offer a wealth of information, including:
- The latest in these surface finishing technologies.
- Case studies showcasing real-world applications.
- Insights into finishing technologies tailored for various industries.
To discover how ultrasonic cleaning is transforming manufacturing processes worldwide, we highly recommend checking the new platform here. However, if your process requires a highly efficient wet blasting cabinet, head over to the wetblaster.co.uk.
Exhibitions and Events
This year, we proudly showcased our solutions at major industry events, including:
- Southern Manufacturing Show and MACH Exhibition in the UK.
- PRECITECH 2.0 Show in India.
We also partnered in influential events such as:
- Beyond Print – Ricoh 3D & Partners 2024.
- Inspiration through Innovation Medical Event in Malaysia.
These exhibitions and partnerships allowed us to connect with customers, share knowledge, and demonstrate the latest advancements in surface finishing technology.
Looking Forward to 2025
The upcoming year is a special one for ActOn Finishing, as we celebrate 60 years of excellence. Since 1965, we’ve been a proud UK family business, dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing high-quality surface finishing products. Our legacy of innovation continues as we gear up for an exciting year ahead, including:
- The launch of a new wheel blasting cabinet.
- The introduction of an enhanced disc finishing machine.
- And more groundbreaking developments to come.
As we look forward to celebrating this milestone, we remain committed to delivering the exceptional products and services that have defined ActOn for six decades.