Liquid Finishing Compounds

A finishing compound is integral to the success of a process. ActOn finishing compounds are specially formulated for vibratory and high energy finishing machines. These comprise of abrasives, brighteners, lubricating agents, cushioning materials and cleaning agents.

Our R&D department has developed specially formulated, environmentally friendly and biodegradable compounds that suit customers’ requirements. We are continuously focused on improving our existing compounds and creating new ones.

Liquid Compounds’ Properties
Choosing the Finishing Compound
Specifications

ActOn Finishing Compounds’ Functions

Suspending the dirt, oils and media residues and flushing them from the system.
Keeping the components and media clean, which brings stability to the process.
Can act as corrosion inhibitor.
ActOn polishing compounds are great for brightening of different materials.
Can remove post heat treatment scale.
Act as lubricants, thus extending the media life.
Control the solution pH.
Will separate and cushion parts during the finishing process, thus avoiding component damage.

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Choosing the Correct Compound

When choosing a compound there are 3 considerations:

Process requirements: Such as parts that need a compound with corrosion inhibitor, flat parts that can stick to each other in process will require a separating compound; or removal of heavy machine marks and burrs can be accelerated using an ActOn powder compound.

Finish requirement: From removing heat treatment, descaling, cleaning to brightening, polishing, burnishing and more.

Component material: ActOn has special formulated compounds for both ferrous and non-ferrous parts.

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Technical Specifications

Compound Name	Description	pH
LQ18	Light descaling, removal of rust & discolouration due to heat treatment processes. Removes metal oxides to produce a bright polish, retaining base metal colour.	1 – 2
LQ18M	Acidic finishing compound for removal of light heat treatment, scale, brightening & polishing suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Widely used in the aerospace sector.	2.5 – 3
LQ9	A specially formulated polishing compound and brightening compound which can be used to process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.	<4
LQ60	A low-cost, multipurpose finishing compound for all metals. Grinding, deburring, polishing on all metals. Used for obtaining bright colour. Can be used with all types of media and for self-tumbling operations.	10 – 11
LQ4	Low foaming compound suitable for cleaning, brightening & polishing of all metals.	8 – 8.5
LQ14	General cleaner with good polishing properties for all metals.	8 – 8.5
LQ15D	Specially formulated for die-cast products. Excellent cleaning & emulsifying properties.	8 – 8.5
LQ17	Multi-purpose liquid for cleaning ferrous metals. Contains strong corrosion inhibitor. Mainly use on ferrous metal.	8 – 8.5
LQ19	Multi-purpose mass finishing compound for all metals.	8 – 8.5
LQ30	Concentrated compound for all metals. This polishing compound is also a good cleaner & includes corrosion inhibition properties.	8 – 8.5
LQ191	Cleaning and polishing compound for ferrous metals, with strong corrosion inhibitor. Low foaming compound designed for ferrous metals.	8 – 8.5
LQ16	Concentrated cleaner and polisher for non-ferrous metals.	8.5 – 9
LQ40	Excellent cleaning properties on non-ferrous metals. Keeps media & parts free of dirt & metal fines. Higher percentage delivers a brighter finish.	8.5 – 9
LQ6	A very low foaming finishing compound for zinc & copper alloys. For fine cutting, semi-bright finishing, use plastic media. Contains cleaning agent to give a smooth finish. Often used prior to electro-plating.	9 – 10
LQ20	Powerful degreaser & cleaner with good inhibitor qualities designed for ferrous metals.	10 – 11
LQ110	Degreaser and cleaner suitable for heavy machining oils & lubricants. Designed for ferrous metals. Saponify and emulsify oils, greases. Inhibits corrosion. Low foaming properties.	9 – 9.5
LQ191S	Cleaning and polishing compound for ferrous metals, with strong corrosion inhibitor. Low foaming compound designed for ferrous metals.	9
LQ30/F2	Good cleaning and polishing compound with corrosion inhibitor.	9 – 10
LQ11	Powerful degreaser and cleaner with good inhibitor qualities designed for ferrous metals.	10 – 11
LQ111	Powerful degreaser & cleaner suitable for heavy machining oils & lubricants. Designed for ferrous metals. Saponify & emulsify oils, greases. Inhibits corrosion. Low foaming properties.	10 – 11
LQ111S	Cleaning, degreasing of ferrous metals. Saponify & emulsify oils and greases. Used in various industrial washing & spraying machines for degreasing & cleaning.	10 – 11
F2C	Powerful degreaser and cleaner with excellent inhibitor qualities. Designed for ferrous metals.	10 – 11
LQ10	Leaves surface clean and bright. Excellent cleaning. Mainly used with plastic media.	11 – 12