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The Return of the Bronze Age

Bronze Plated Hydraulic Rams

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.

Demineralisation Plant More Images Available

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.
Direct from Site Clearance
Manual Platinum Post Treatment & Flushing Line
Video Available

Gee and Company Manual Platinum Post Treatment & Flushing Line

Designed to support the application of platinum plating on turbine blades but offering the possibility of conversion to process other high value components. This line the complete cleanliness of the components and reclaims the very high value platinum plating solution.

Stock No
PPL400
Category
Electroplating & treatment lines
Model
Gee and Company Straight Line Manual Plant
Year of Manufacture
2015
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
800 x 800 x 650
Process Stages
7
Other Info
125kg SWL electric hoist pendant control
Condition
From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
Price [?]
Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Part of a Direct Site Clearance
Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Platinum Plating Line
Direct from Site Clearance
Platinum Plating Line Overview
Video Available

Gee and Company Platinum Plating / Immersion Treatment Line

Fully Automatic Plating Line. The equipment is arranged in a straight line with the load/unload station at one end for efficiency of operation. The work is carried automatically through the line by an enclosed transporter complete with blow down fans for fume control and motorised raise lower and traverse speed controlled via inverter drives.

Stock No
PPL500
Category
Electroplating & treatment lines
Model
Gee and Company Straight Line Fully Automatic Plant
Year of Manufacture
2015
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
850 x 1000 x 650
Process Stages
10
Other Info
Plant Output: 1 flight bar every 25 Mins
Condition
Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
Price [?]
Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Part of a Direct Site Clearance
Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Platinum Plating Line
Electrolytic Treatment Line More Images Available

Drake Power Systems Electrolytic 5 Stage Modular Treatment Line

A 5 stage manual plating line, suitable for stripping and/or plating in various materials such as chrome, nickel and copper.

Stock No
TD340
Category
Electroplating & treatment lines
Model
Drake Power Systems 5 Stage Immersion Treatment Tank Hard Chrome
Year of Manufacture
Unknown
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
450 x 400 Deep
Process Stages
Strip, Degrease, Plate, Plate, Rinse
Other Info
Configure to suit process
Condition
From a working environment, Good Condition
Sold As Seen Price [?]
£ Login or Register for price.
Sold
Dual Stream Effluent Treatment Plant
Video Available

Metal Finishing Services Effluent Treatment Plant

** Unexpectedly re-available - customers projected manufacturing plans changed **
A well made Effluent Treatment Plant used for Ph correction and hexavalent chrome reduction, however can be used for a multitude of chemical treatment processes.

Stock No
TZ253
Category
Electroplating & treatment lines
Model
Metal Finishing Services Dual Stream ETP
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
Largest tank 1700 x 1750 x 3280
Process Stages
4
Other Info
Fully Automated
Condition
Good Condition