minielectrician
Electrical
- Jun 20, 2003
- 1
We manufacture many parts from polished brass.
Long-term surface quality is a big issue for us.
Most of our finished goods are assembled from parts held in ready-to-use bin locations. We ideally would like to find a way of storing the brass components so that they do not corrode (tarnish) whilst in stock.
I am aware of various vapour-release papers that are commonly used to protect steel, etc. Does anyone know of anything similar effective on Brass or any better ideas?? Before placing in the ready-use bins, we tumble-polish, degrease, water-wash and hot-air dry all components.
After assembly, our parts are degreased again, spray lacquered and packed for sale. If at all possible, the storage anti-corrosion should still allow the wash/lacquer step with only light degreasing.
We have tried pre-lacquering prior to storage, but then cannot assemble with glue or solder due to lacquer cote, and our finished product is full of fiddly detail, preventing effective cleaning after assembly.
Many Thanks in advance.
Minielectrician
Long-term surface quality is a big issue for us.
Most of our finished goods are assembled from parts held in ready-to-use bin locations. We ideally would like to find a way of storing the brass components so that they do not corrode (tarnish) whilst in stock.
I am aware of various vapour-release papers that are commonly used to protect steel, etc. Does anyone know of anything similar effective on Brass or any better ideas?? Before placing in the ready-use bins, we tumble-polish, degrease, water-wash and hot-air dry all components.
After assembly, our parts are degreased again, spray lacquered and packed for sale. If at all possible, the storage anti-corrosion should still allow the wash/lacquer step with only light degreasing.
We have tried pre-lacquering prior to storage, but then cannot assemble with glue or solder due to lacquer cote, and our finished product is full of fiddly detail, preventing effective cleaning after assembly.
Many Thanks in advance.
Minielectrician