The Return of the Bronze Age
Bronze used to be the hardest, most durable metal available to civilization. The mechanical properties of bronze enabled the creation of better tools, sharper weapons, and stronger structures- this was the bronze age.
Bronze Composition and Properties
- Bronze is a metal with a deep reddish-brown color, and golden polish.
- Bronze is a metal allow that primarily contains coper and 12% tin; it also contains additional elements such as zinc, phosphorus, aluminum, arsenic, and silicon to yield different properties. Bronze with 5% tin and 4% phosphorus has good elastic properties and is used for springs. Bronze with 10% tin and 0.5% phosphorus is used for bearing applications. Bronze with 10% tin and 2% zinc, is largely used for naval purposes- valves, pump bodies, and fittings of water and steam.
- Melting point of 950°C
- More fusible than copper and easier to cast
- Resists corrosion (especially seawater corrosion due to the formation of an intrinsic, thing but tough adherent film of aluminum oxide)
- Highly ductile - better conductor of heat and electricity
- Expands when hardening from liquid to solid
- Anti-Spark: does not produce sparks when struck. It is often used to make tools for use in combustible environments
- Causes minimal friction, making it highly useful for machine parts and other applications that involve metal-on-metal contact, such as gears.
The distinct characteristics of bronze make it suitable for use in functional and aesthetic applications, such as:
- Marine and fishing - due to bronze's high corrosion resistance
- Electrical connectors and springs - bronze is suitable for electrical applications due to their excellent electrical conductivity.
- Bushings and bearings: bronze´s low metal to metal friction makes it suitable for high-stress environments, such as those experienced by bushings and bearings.
- Sculptures and musical instruments: its dull gold tone make it a popular source material for bells, cymbals and sculptures.
(Images courtesy of R Wilson & Co Ltd)
Bronze Line for Sale
Riley Surface World currently has several plating lines sometimes suitable for bronze plating in our Electroplating Plant Catalogue
Additionally Riley Surface World is always keen to hear from anyone with redundant plating plants, or any large surface treatment plant. Often it can be reused elsewhere returning funds to the seller and reducing the considerable waste involved in scrapping plant.
HydraPower Dynamics Pre-Treatment Plant
13 Stage, Fully Automatic, Straight Line, Pre-treatment Line with 200kg SWL Transporter and in-line drying oven. Upgraded Siemens 7 Control configured for Qualicoat quality standards.
- Stock No
- BMF500
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- HydraPower Dynamics Rack Type Immersion Treatments Line
- Year of Manufacture
- Ref. 2018
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 3000 x 750 x 1750
- Process Stages
- 11 Station + Load & unload
- Other Info
- All wetted stages - Stainless Steel
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Buyer's Premium [?]
- 10% BP will be added to your invoice
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Automated Immersion Pre-Treatment Plant
Manual Silver & Dull Nickel Plating Line
A manual silver & dull nickel plating line.
- Stock No
- DPS350
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Buyer's Premium [?]
- 10% BP will be added to your invoice
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Derby Plating Services - Factory Clearance & Business Opportunity
Manual Stripping Line
A manual stripping line used to strip and clean components prior to processing, including the removal of nickel and chrome plating.
- Stock No
- DPS360
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Buyer's Premium [?]
- 10% BP will be added to your invoice
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Derby Plating Services - Factory Clearance & Business Opportunity
Semi-Automatic Acid Zinc Plating Line
This 23-stage semi-automatic acid zinc plating line features a 6’ wide x 4’ high x 2’ deep process area, designed for efficient and consistent metal finishing. Built for reliability and precision, it delivers high-quality zinc coatings across multiple stages, making it ideal for industrial-scale plating operations.
- Stock No
- DPS800
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Buyer's Premium [?]
- 10% BP will be added to your invoice
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Derby Plating Services - Factory Clearance & Business Opportunity
Semi-Automatic Copper Nickel Chrome Plating Line
This 19-stage semi-automated copper, nickel & chrome plating line measures approximately 8’ wide x 4’ high x 2’6” deep (in the direction of travel). Designed for precision and efficiency, it provides a complete multi-metal plating process ideal for demanding industrial & decorative applications.
- Stock No
- DPS900
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Buyer's Premium [?]
- 10% BP will be added to your invoice
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Derby Plating Services - Factory Clearance & Business Opportunity
Jacquet Weston Engineering Packaged Demineralisation Water Treatment Plant
Manually operated, the de-mineralisation unit produces up to 200 l/h when connected to a 1,000 litre holding tank. At the estimated hourly production of 45 l/h demineralised water the unit will need regenerating every 75-80 hours.
- Stock No
- MA748
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Jacquet Weston Engineering Ion Exchange Plant
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Brake / Storage Tank Ø900 x 1500
- Process Stages
- Single Stage
- Other Info
- Producing up to 200 litres/hour
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Eagle Engineering and Pioneer Prototype Unused, 14 Stage, Semi-Auto, Rack & Barrel Plating Plant
An Unused, 14 Stage, Polypropylene Barrel Plating Plant with Transporter. Includes two barrels and can be commissioned and adapted by the OEM.
- Stock No
- PIO5701
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Eagle Engineering and Pioneer Prototype Manual
- Year of Manufacture
- 2023
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 830 x 580/1235/1480 x 645
- Process Stages
- 14
- Other Info
- Barrels 2 off 385mm wide 300mm Ø
- Condition
- Brand New, Excellent Condition, Unused, Current Model
- Location
- Hereford, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Unused Rack & Barrel Semi-Automatic Plating Plant
Balco Engineering Ltd Manual Electropolish Line
An ideal opportunity to acquire a manual Electropolishing Line installed by Balco Engineering Limited in 2013 and subject to an upgrade by them in 2016.The line is utilised in the production of medical implants. The plant is fully operational and can currently be viewed working by prospective buyers.
- Stock No
- TEC300
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Balco Engineering Ltd Manual Electropolish
- Year of Manufacture
- 2013
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 200/320/360/390 x 500 x 500
- Process Stages
- 6
- Other Info
- Wall mounted control cabinet containing
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Location
- Sheffield, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Tecomet Medical Industry Vibratory & Electropolishing Finishing Lines
Balco Engineering Ltd Automatic Electropolish Line
An ideal opportunity to acquire an automatic electropolishing line, installed by Balco Engineering Limited in 2016 utilised in the production of medical implants. The plant is fully operational and can currently be viewed working by prospective buyers.
- Stock No
- TEC400
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Balco Engineering Ltd Automatic Electropolish
- Year of Manufacture
- 2016
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 260/360 x 500 x 650
- Process Stages
- 6
- Other Info
- Fume Exhaust System (4,386 CFM)
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Location
- Sheffield, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Tecomet Medical Industry Vibratory & Electropolishing Finishing Lines
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- Polishing & Belt Linishing
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- Process Cooling
- Shot Blasting
- Dust & Fume Extraction
- Air Compressors
- Rectifiers & Transformers
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