Applications

Metal surface treatments are the best solutions for a variety of industries that require the best metal polishing services


Cleanroom and microelectronics industry

The microelectronics industry produces microprocessors the size of a quarter, which contain millions of microscopic transformers. These transformers must be developed in a highly sterile environment, since the smallest spec of dust could cause real damage. For this reason, furniture and stainless steel pieces in cleanrooms where microprocessors are manufactured and the rooms were workers get dressed before walking into the cleanrooms must be kept sterile at all times.

In order to meet these strict conditions and prevent dust from being accumulated in these rooms, the stainless steel furniture and pieces undergo electropolishing in Limat. This electropolishing process proves that even in this sensitive industry, you can maintain the maximal level of cleanliness of stainless steel pieces using the best kind of polishing there is and prevent possible damage that might be caused by the accumulation of harmful materials and dust. Limat's electropolishing creates a smooth surface, after which it becomes much easier and simpler to clean the stainless steel pieces.



Advanced Technologies – Solar Energy, Electronics and more

Electropolishing is number one in cleaning stainless steel pieces, removing splinters and rounding out rough edges. Electropolishing is the most effective stainless steel polishing process for applications that require an accurate level of control of the amount of metal that is removed from the pieces being treated.

Therefore, advanced and highly sensitive industries that require metal surface treatment turn to Limat in order to perform electropolishing on stainless steel products. Electropolishing is the best polishing treatment for industries such as electrics, electricity and solar energy, which require an accurate control of the amount of material that is removed, and demand smooth, durable and brilliant results.

The scope of electropolishing applications continues to grow substantially, thanks to an improvement that allows removing materials 10-25 micron thick from metal surfaces. Thanks to this level of accuracy, electropolishing is performed on smaller and gentler stainless steel pieces, as required in advanced and sensitive industries such as electronics, electricity, solar energy and more.



Food industry

It is very important to keep food industry factories as clean as possible. Stainless steel work surfaces in milk and meat product factories must be sterile in order to prevent grease and dirt from ending up on the food sent to the consumer. Furthermore, meat processing factories use meat carts, which collect layers of meat and grease that are difficult to remove if the stainless steal hasn't undergone metal surface treatment. There is also a concern from bacteria from collecting.

Limat performs metal surface treatments to ensure a sterile and clean working environment in leading food factories in Israel. The electropolish process ensures that work surfaces remain are, prevent dust and grease from collecting, and are easy to clean after the work is done. Additionally, it has been proven that electropolished steel has the highest level of immunity against bacteria. This also applies to meat carts that undergo a surface treatment in Limat. Thanks to electropolish, the surface of the carts will be small and round, which makes them easier to clean. Since the carts are made of separate stainless steel parts, they can be dipped in the bath and not polished manually, which ensures that even the concealed parts are polished at the highest level.



Water purification and irrigation systems

Water purification and irrigation systems are made partially of steel, and must be resistant to bacteria and toxins. Special systems made mostly of stainless steel are used to keep the water that passes through these systems clean, preventing the contamination of water from bacteria and foreign substances that got attached to the surface when it was manufactured. Rust that has created due to the aggressive water movement can also cause electric ions to dissolve in the water.

Experts in the field recommend that these systems undergo electropolish in order to achieve a cleaner, smaller surface with greater resistance to rust. Making the surface smaller will ensure a smoother and easier water flow, which is also less exposed to water contamination.

Limat has provided the water industry with electropolish services for years, usually working with irrigation systems and water treatment and purification systems. This electropolish process has also in many cases boosted the international sales of these systems, which are usually placed out in the open and the electropolish protection against corrosion extends their life significantly. Additionally, Limat helps leading companies that develop water purifiers to clean and polish the instruments in order to keep the water clean and extend the life of the instruments.



Architecture and Design

In the past few years stainless steel products have grown more popular in the architecture and design field. Billboard, environmental sculptures, public structures etc include nowadays more stainless steel elements, which will become rusty within a few days if they don't undergo the proper electropolish treatment. Electropolish prevents rust and various environmental damages, and makes the cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel parts easier.

Designers and architects have become intrigued by electropolish also thanks to the brilliant aesthetics it creates, as it makes it easier to incorporate metals in structures and create a particularly brilliant appearance. For years, Limat has worked with designers who are interested in including stainless steel elements in internal and external designs. Limat has provided solutions for the Tel Aviv Municipality, Azrieli Towers, Wingate Swimming Pool and other major scale projects.




Medicine

Not only do stainless steel parts that have been electropolished have a brilliant appearance, they also reduce the risk of rusting and contamination. One of the central and most advanced field in which metal surface treatments are conducted is the field of medicine, where it is very important that the pieces remain clean for a long period of time.

Therefore, surgery tools such as sterilizers (machines that sterilize the tools used by surgeons, dentist, veterinarians etc.) unergrow surface treatment at Limat before reaching the operation room. Electropolishing the surface of these tools diminishes the lower cells area, achieves a higher level of cleaning and decreases the chances that organic materials as well as other types of materials sticking to the sides.

Additionally, Limat performs metal surface treatments on smaller pieces, some of which are designed for inner-body use as implants – orthopedic screws, tissue lifting equipment, plates and such – which must be as clean and as smooth as possibly, considering the delicate procedures they're used in. Limat also performs chemical passivation treatments on titanium parts. Surgery tools, which are required to maintain a high level of sanitation, undergo metal surface treatments in Limat in order to avoid bacteria and rust.

The medical industry is one of the most sensitive industries to use stainless steel products. Limat, with many years of experience, provides the medical industry with advanced electropolish solutions in a variety of fields that demand unequivocal durability and sanitation.




Pharmaceutical industry

The pharmaceutical industry acknowledges the importance of sanitation in the tools and systems it uses. Metal surface treatments in the pharmaceutical industry are a key element in developing and maintaining delicate sterilized systems, since they prevent the risk of infection and bacteria and improve these systems resistance to corrosion.

Among others, the pharmaceutical industry uses stainless steel canisters for mixing raw materials from pharmaceutical drugs. Limat performs metal surface treatments on canisters of all shapes and sizes. It is very important that the raw materials are mixed in the canister without sticking to the sides of canister in order to receive a homogenous result. Metal surface treatments that Limat performs make the surface smoother, which prevents materials from sticking to the sides. Moreover, the electropolish process makes it possible to rinse the canister after using it, making it immediately available for other uses.

Limat also performs metal surface and passivation treatments for other processing units that requires the highest level of sanitation, which depends on a perfect polishing of the surface.


 

Industrial design – automobile industry, kitchens, furniture and more

Industrial design uses stainless steel parts in a variety of industries in order to overcome problem such as the corrosion of products as well as upgrade their appearance. Industries that deal with stainless steel parts for cars (stairs, bumpers and such) or furniture must produce attractive products that can withstand the conditions of the environment that cause metals to rust. The kitchens industry also has to puts an emphasis on the highest level of sanitation, which prevents dirt from gathering up and allows the products to be cleaned easily. These are only a few examples for industries that understand that today, the industrial design of stainless steel products must pay special attention to the durability and the sanitation of the product, while maintaining aesthetics after the process is done.

Companies that invest in the industrial design of their products turn to Limat for electropolish of stainless steel part. Products electropolished by Limat preserve the surface and durability, without compromising on a smooth and brilliant surface. Electropolish treatment ensures that stainless steel products are both durable and attractive, and provide a perfect solution to the customer's needs, satisfaction guaranteed.