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Polishing Non-Ferrous Metal
Finish First with OsbornOsborn offers the best solutions for your mechanical surface treatmentchallenges. Our experts are highly trained to serve you with the optimumoff-the-shelf or customized tools, when and where you need them.Unlike others, we help you optimize your process, meet the highest qualityand safety requirements and reduce your costs.130 yearsof experience2osborn.comLocal InventoriesHigh PerformanceOsborn serves 120 countries around theFinest quality cloths and constructionworld. North American, European, andtechniques for buffing solutions.Asian manufacturing assures productSuperior buff treatments foravailability and prompt delivery.repeatability and performance.
Unique and ReputableCapabilitiesHonest experts providing trusted solutionsSince 1887, we have grown to become the world’slargest surface treatment and finishing provider. We’rededicated to offering the very best – a standard towhich we hold ourselves and the aspiration we reservefor our diverse customer base. Osborn helps you Finish.First.Products for every applicationOsborn has the broadest selection of buffs andcompounds in the industry. Osborn will develop customsolutions for particular applications when standardproducts cannot meet the demands.Continued innovationProduct development focused upon customerapplications. This applies to new products, continuousimprovement and process control.Leading combinationThe combination of long lasting Osborn buffs andeconomical compounds provide excellent results andfewer rejects. Our liquid compounds are the moststable in the business due to unique methods ofmanufacturing. Our compounds are made using thehighest quality minerals, sized within a very limitedrange, to ensure no unexpected lines or scratches on agiven surface. They adhere perfectly to Osborn buffs fora clean and economical process. Let our experts showyou how to achieve the lowest cost per part!
The Right Solution forEvery Application andEvery WorkpieceNon-ferrous metals form the basis of a wide range ofmanufactured components. They are an important part ofindustries from aerospace to furniture. These materialsare found everywhere. Everything from sanitary fittings tobuilder’s hardware. From fixtures, picture frames, showerunits, door handles to window frames. Non-ferrous castmaterials are used in musical instruments, containers,gearbox bearings and coins. These are just a smallselection of products made from polished non-ferrousFinest Quality CMill-treated cloth manufacOsborn specificmetals.Luxury products and jewellery are often made from nonferrous metals that must be polished prior to a subsequentplating process. Depending on trends and demands, theultimate surface finish may be matt or highly polished.Polishing Non-Ferrous MetalOsborn polishing tools and compounds are used to refinethe surface after different manufacturing processes.The range of polishing compounds and polishing tools arespecially tailored for non-ferrous metals, to ensure a finishof the highest level and absolute reproducibility.Osborn polishing compounds and tools work hand in handto offer consistent results over the entire length of theprocess. They are designed to be used on fully automatedrobot systems as well as in manual applications. Once aprocess is defined it can run 24/7 year in and year out.Our recommended processes take into account,how top results can be achieved in the mosteconomical way.Consistency EveAll cloths used by Osborn arequality control procedures tosame quality every time (partrobotic operations run4osborn.com
Highest QualityTightest standards and controls for compoundformulations providing consistency andrepeatability.ClothsPerfect Balancectured to exactOsborn buffs are concentric and perfectlycation.balanced for smooth operation.Designed for All ApplicationsOsborn perfectly attuned buffs and compoundsfor all manual and automatic operations.ery Timesubject to stringentAvailable in Multiple Sizesensure exactly theOsborn buffs are available inticular important formetric and imperial sizes.nning 24/7).osborn.com5
Trusted Solutions forPolishing Non-FerrousMetalsThere is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself onrecommending the best, most efficient solution for everyapplication. Recommendations on these pages are justexamples. Our experts are happy to advise you.Liquid Polishing CompoundsOsborn liquid compounds can be dispensed through a central system or with pressure pots. They are suitable forboth high and low pressure spray guns.TypeCharacteristicsFatCutColourUnipol 6734brownAll round Tripoli polishing674Unipol 8523brownGood polish and easy to clean465Unipol 8660creamSuitable for zinc die cast parts565Langsol P120greenIdeal for zinc parts656Unipol 001whiteTop of the range colouring compound238Unipol 2350Slight blueGood colouring compound on sanitary fittings339Solid CompoundsA full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result.All compounds can be supplied as sized robotic bars. For manual operations, Osborn offers approx. 1200g bags or bars.TypeCharacteristicsFatCutColourLangsol 2.222Dark greyBrushing compound very greasy782Unipol 6306bordeauxBrushing compound for windowframes582Unipol 2043JFlight greenAbrasive cutting compound, excellent on sisal buffs665Langsol 2.292brownDry , abrasive, moderate colour for lead-free surfaces365Chrysophor 190brownAdheres well, abrasive but scratch-free, ideal for sanitary fittings465Unipol 466whiteGood cut and colour compound456Unipol 2046light greenDry, medium cut, high gloss, easy to clean357Langsol EdelgelborangeQuite greasy, medium cut and good gloss446Langsol 1003ApinkUniversal, top class colouring compound228Unipol 1305light blueGood colouring compound on aluminium2296osborn.com
Unipol Metal Polish- Applied manually with microfibre cloth- Eliminates light damage from wear and tear- Removes light oxidisation- Achieves perfect mirror finish- Available in 125ml tubes or 1000ml tinsOsborn Gold - More than High GlossThe Osborn Gold range is in a world of its own, far surpassingthe levels of gloss achieved with other compounds:TypeCharacteristicsFatCutColourOsborn GoldgoldOriginal gold compound for deep gloss3299505 Gold FineblueSuperfinishing non-ferrous parts3299495 Gold DryyellowFine polishing / colouring of gold and non-ferrous1310Compounds for Vibratory Polishing OperationsOsborn also offers polishing medium for special vibratory polishing operations.If you have suitable equipment available, please talk to our experts about our y Polishing Medium TSM 1182 redUsed on brass/copper (sanitary fittings )CoarseL799316101Vibratory Polishing Medium TSM 1164Used on aluminium/zinc (lockware, small fittings)Fineosborn.com7
Sisal and Sisal Cloth BuffsSisal is a natural material, perfect for the polishing process due itsexcellent compound retention properties. Sisal buffs are aggressiveand usually follow a Coated Abrasive grinding process.Pleated Sisal Cloth BuffRegular folds with a sandwich of sisalManufactured in diameters up to 1600mm,web and cotton cloth, make the Osbornthey are perfect for robotic polishing ofPleated Sisal Cloth Buffs, an aggressivebuilders hardware or die cast parts. Usetool with good compound retention. Fortogether with a cutting compound likegreater hardness and rigidity, Osborn dipUnipol 8660.treatments are available.Airflow Sisal Cloth BuffA flexible and economical cutting toolSuitable for a wide range of applicationswith irregular folds of sandwiched sisalincluding builder’s hardware and die castand cotton cloth. Buffs can be mountedparts.together to form a wider surface whenpolishing larger surfaces, particularly onflatbed machines. For extended life andAirflow Mini Sisal Cloth Buffs: a smaller100mm version is also available.less flexibility, Osborn dip treatments areavailable.Airflow Sisal Cord BuffThe most flexible tools in the sisal range.Airflow Sisal Cord Buffs are used primarilyIndividual plaited cords wrap aroundon door handles and exotic shaped parts.contours, retaining sufficient cut in a coolBest results are achieved with Unipolprocess. Osborn dip treatments can be8660 and Langsol P120.added to extend service life.8osborn.com
TreatmentsOsborn cloths are often mill-treated (at source) according to our specificdemands, to make them stiffer or more flexible, longer wearing or toperfectly suit the Osborn polishing compounds. Alternatively, finishedbuffs made from cloth or combinations of cloth and sisal web, are diptreated for extended service life, greater hardness or flexibility. Check outthe various options.Dip TreatmentsSpecially developed by Osborn, dip treatments extend service life,make the buffs harder or increase compound retention.All dip treatments are water based and therefore environmentally friendly. Osborn does not use solvent treatments.Using high pressure vacuum equipment, the treatment is equally and thoroughly distributed through the buff andthen cured for several bVI4Dark green10XXXH5Yellow6XXXH5ABlue3XXX8SDark yellow2XXXTampicofibreCottonclothXXSisal TypesSisal is available as a woven fabric, sandwiched with cloth or plaited into cord.Sisal Cloth (Sandwich)TypeSisal ClothSisal CordCharacteristicsJB/101Bsuitable for Pleated and Airflow BuffsmediumType 32two cords twistedlightType 48eight cords braidedheavySisal Cordosborn.com9
Cloth BuffsAn extensive range of different cloths in natural or mill-treated formhave been developed to meet the demands of the polishing industry.All Osborn buffs are made with top quality, biased cloth, ensuringtheir resilience and a long service life.Pleated Cloth BuffThe flat, regular pleats offer an excellentPleated Cloth Buffs are very versatile andsurface for retention of Osborn liquidflexible when processing sanitary fittingsand solid compounds. The hardness andand builder’s hardware.flexibility of this buff depends on whethera mill-treated cloth, a standard cloth ora raised cloth is selected. This plus thechoice of Osborn compound determinesthe polishing results.Airflow Cloth BuffThe standard ventilated buff is suitableAirflow Cloth Buffs are always anfor almost every step in the polishingeconomical option. They are very versatileprocess. Various qualities of mill-treatedand flexible when processing sanitaryor grey cloth can be selected dependingfittings and builder’s hardware. Chrysophoron the results required. The irregular folds190 and Unipol 2046 are recommendedfixed to a metal clinch ring, form a flexiblefor robotic or manual polishing.and economical buff. Buffs can be usedindividually or mounted on a wide shaft,depending on the equipment available. Allgrades of material can be matched to theappropriate Osborn polishing compounds.10osborn.com
Cloth MopDiscs of material are layered andCloth mops remain a favourite althoughstitched to a required width. Layers arethey do not have the advantages of ourarranged such that any fraying is minimal.biased range. They are commonly usedBy varying the grade of cloth and thefor robotic and manual operations. Whenstitching, different hardness’s can bemush polishing, Mops are the tool ofachieved.choice.Cloth TypesAllow our experts to advise you on the most suitablecloth types for your specific polishing process.TypeTreated ClothGrey ClothRaised ClothCharacteristics301JTreated yellow cloth, thin but dense weaveCuttingTTTreated orange cloth hard dryCut & ColourBSKYTreated blue cloth, flexible and resilientCut & ColourDF590Treated light green cloth, soft dryCut & Colour6420Light white treated clothFinishing308Harder cloth - high warp & weft countCut & Colour298Hard cloth - quite flexibleCut & Colour290Medium cloth - quite densePolishingSarjaPoly-cotton cloth - resilient, elasticPolishing202Soft - medium high quality clothFinishing101ASoft, standard clothFinishingMO5Standard double raisedColouringM310Bleached white double raisedColouringosborn.com11
Abrasive Non wovensAbrasive non wovens consist of tangled nylon and/or polyester web with different typesof abrasive grit particles resin bonded to the fibres. The material has an open and flexiblestructure, as it wears new abrasive is exposed to create a uniform and consistent finishwhether on a flat or slightly profiled surface. Abrasive grit particles are usually Silicon Carbideor Aluminium Oxide. The material can be used in both wet and dry operations.LIPPRITE WheelNon woven abrasive flaps are bonded radially to a phenolic tube. Hardness can bevaried by increasing or decreasing the number of flaps. The three-dimensional open webensures a self-cleaning action for easy removal of surface contamination. Dependingon the process, a technically defined surface result can be achieved or a visual surface.Lipprite Wheels are extremely versatile in satin finishing operations.Airflow Non Woven BuffUsually 4 layers of non woven material are fixed to a metal clinch ring. The irregular foldsoffer a versatile satinising tool that performs best when minimal pressure is applied. Thisin turn increases the surface life of the Airflow. This is a highly economical buff.Rolls, Discs and HandpadsFor manual operations, Osborn offers a selection of rolls that can be cut to width asrequired. Alternatively, stamped discs and standard hand-pads are available.12osborn.com
Abrasives Non Woven TypesA selection of the most standard non woven types for the Non-ferrous industry.FEPABrass/CopperDescriptionGradeNormRz µmRa µmAluminiumRz µmRa µmA4A MediumAL2O3 1200,95 - 1,27,0 - 9,01,05 - 1,68,0 - 12,0A6A FineAL2O3 1800,45 - 0,733,5 - 5,50,70 - 1,055,0 - 8,0A7A Very FineAL2O3 240/3200,30 - 0,452,2 - 3,50,5 - 0,854,0 - 6,5S4S MediumSiC 1200,95 - 1,27,0 - 9,01,05 - 1,68,0 - 12,0S6S FineSiC 1800,45 - 0,733,5 - 5,50,70 - 1,055,0 - 8,0S7S Very FineSiC 240-3200,30 - 0,452,2 - 3,50,5 - 0,854,0 - 6,5S8S Super FineSiC 5000,20 - 0,301,5 - 2,30,33 - 0,602,5 - 4,5S9S Ultra FineSiC 8000,12 - 0,200,8 - 1,50,20 - 0,401,5 - 3,0Did you know, Osborn can also supply Lipprite Rollers in widths up to 3,650 mm, perfect for a satinfinish on aluminium and copper sheet or strip.osborn.com13
Coated AbrasivesOsborn offers a range of coated abrasive tools using the best materials onthe market.Coated Abrasive Flap WheelsTightly packed coated abrasive flapssole of an iron benefit from this productarranged around a core make an effectivewith its long life and ability to continuallygrinding tool prior to polishing. Roundreproduce the same surface whenparts, tubes, pots & pans or even thecompared to coated abrasive belts.Small Abrasive Flap Wheels with ShankSmall abrasive flap wheels on a 6 mmThese wheels reach areas that are difficultshank are available in non-woven, coatedto access. They adapt well to contours andabrasive or a combination of both. Theyproduce a smooth uniform satin finish.are suitable for use on power drills andhigh speed machines.Type and GritGrit406080120150180220240X - standardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJ - flexible280320Don’t forget that you will find a huge selection of Abrasive Cutting Discs,Abrasive and Wire Brushes in the Osborn range. See www.osborn.com.14osborn.com400X
AccessoriesMetal Centreplates, Nylon and Aluminium accessoriescan be used to reduce the inside diameter of Buffs.CentreplatesCentreplates with ventilation holes are required to reduce the insidediameter of buffs to a bore size that suits the shaft on to which theyare to be mounted. Metal centreplates are re-usable.Interchangeable Metal AdaptersSmall centreplates are specifically to reduce the buff inside diameterof 31.75 mm to a smaller size.Nylon Centreplates and SpacerNylon centreplates are used to reduce the inside diameter of thebuff. They can also be supplied as a combination of centreplate andspacer for quick and efficient mounting.MandrillMandrills in 6 mm are available to clamp polishing or satin finishingbuffs with an inside diameter of 10 mm to 100 mm. Parts can then beused on a power drill. Mandrills are intended for reuse.osborn.com15
The Right Combination forEach Step of the ProcessOsborn’s policy is to work with our customers to find the perfect solution for every polishing process, taking intoaccount the shape and size of parts to be finished, the material in question and its original surface quality. We needto understand the ultimate finish required, machines and equipment available and any subsequent processes.Below, we have outlined some typical application combinations and starting points to help as we work with you toidentify the optimum process.Sanitary Fittings - Robotic ProcessProcessBuffCompound (solid)CuttingMaxi LM Buffs TT (orange)Chrysophor 190 or Langsol 2.292ColouringMaxi LM Buffs 290 (white)Langsol 1003AProcessBuffCompound (liquid)PolishingMaxi LM Buffs 290 (white)Unipol 6734ColouringMaxi LM Buffs 101A (white)Unipol 0001Sanitary Fittings - Mush PolishingProcessBuffCompound (liquid)Cut & ColourMini L Buffs SarjaUnipol 6734ProcessNon wovenCompoundPVD finishingLipprite A mediumNoPVD CoatingDie Cast PartsProcessBuffCompound (liquid)Cutting process prior anodisingSisal Cloth M-EK BuffsUnipol 866016osborn.com
Aluminium Trim (shower units, kitchens)ProcessBuffCompound (solid)Satinising with nonwovens prior to anodisingAirflow Sisal Cloth BuffLangsol 2.222Aluminium Door HandlesProcessBuffCompound (solid)One step processCloth Airflow Buffs 290 (white)EdelgelbProcessBuffCompound (solid)PolishingMaxi Mops 290 (white)Langsol 2043JFColouringMaxi Mops 101A (white)Unipol 1305ProcessBuffCompound (liquid)PolishingMaxi Mops 290 (white)Langsol P120ColouringMaxi Mops 101A (white)Unipol 2350SRecommendedCutting in orn.com17
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Polishing Non-Ferrous Metal Osborn polishing tools and compounds are used to refine the surface after different manufacturing processes. The range of polishing compounds and polishing tools are specially tailored for non-ferrous metals, to ensure a
