Degreasing is the removal of all surface oils and greases, leaving a dry clean surface after treatment.
In addition to and complementing our plating facility Bob’s Plating Limited are able to offer a full component degreasing facility including Pickle & Oil Rack – Barrel.
All degreasing is carried out in line with our ISO quality accreditation and adhering to BSi management systems.
As with all of our services we offer a prompt and efficient service that usually sees work turned around within 24 hours.
Degreasing is suitable for components of all configuration and can be applied to most ferrous and non ferrous metals of including:
- Steel
- Copper
- Brass
- Aluminium
- Stainless Steel
Typical electrolytic processes which cause hydrogen embrittlement are: acid zinc, bright cadmium, bright nickel & bright chrome.
De-embrittlement is a heat treatment process which is carried out after electroplating where hydrogen embrittlement is likely to take place.