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ELECTROPOLISHING & DEBURRING FOR THE MARINE INDUSTRY

S.S. Electro Bright Electropolishing has years of experience providing metal finishing of components and assemblies for the marine industry. Our electropolishing process is a good fit for stainless steel parts that have to perform in the harsh salt air. In comparison to chemical passivation, electropolishing provides 30 times the corrosion resistance when subjected to salt spray testing.

Chemical Passivation Vs. Electropolishing For Marine Parts

We have years of experience electropolishing metal parts for marine applications. One of our customers manufactures 304 stainless steel hose racks that are used on docks and other waterfront locations. Many of the components are weldments that would quickly rust and deteriorate in the ocean environment without the added protection of electropolishing. Because it is an all-in-one process, electropolishing removes the weld discoloration, greatly improves the corrosion resistance, and leaves parts with a high-shine and corrosion-resistant finish.

Another customer manufactures custom accessories for boats. From seat brackets to vent screens, the various parts require electropolishing for a bright, long-lasting finish that can stand up to the salty elements. Through testing, it was determined that electropolishing would allow the company to use a less expensive 304 stainless steel instead of having to pay a premium for the 316 SS material.

Untreated metal parts used for marine applications can suffer from burrs and other surface impurities that leave them be susceptible to corrosion. Following treatment, parts have long-lasting, exceptional resistance to rust. Parts are also deburred, ultra-clean and have an improved microfinish value.