Liquid Burnishing Compounds

Liquid Compounds | Burnishing Compound for Vibratory Finishing

Liquid Compounds are formulated for wet tumbling and mass finishing applications where cleaning, deburring, polishing, burnishing, and surface protection are required. These concentrated formulations help provide lubricity and cleanliness during processing while supporting consistent finishing results across different types of tumbling media.

Kramer Industries offers liquid formulations for a range of finishing requirements, including general cleaning, degreasing, light cutting, rust inhibition, polishing, and brightening. A Burnishing Compound can help improve surface appearance by supporting smoother interaction between the parts and finishing media during the tumbling cycle.

Liquid Finishing Compound for Mass Finishing

A Liquid Finishing Compound is added to the tumbling process to support the interaction between the parts, media, and water. Depending on the formulation, it can help remove oils and contaminants, reduce oxidation, provide lubrication, protect against corrosion, or produce a brighter surface.

Liquid Compounds are commonly used in vibratory finishing equipment, where the liquid chemistry works together with the media and parts during processing. The correct formulation depends on the material being finished, the type of media, the desired surface result, and whether the operation requires cutting, cleaning, polishing, or burnishing.

Kramer Industries provides several liquid formulations for different materials and finishing requirements. General-purpose formulations can provide light cutting and cleaning, while specialized products are available for aluminum-safe degreasing, rust inhibition, bright polishing, and burnishing.

Burnishing Compound for Vibratory Finishing

A Burnishing Compound is used when the objective is to improve surface smoothness, brightness, and overall appearance. During vibratory processing, the compound provides lubrication between the media and parts, helping the media move smoothly across the surface. The chemistry can also help remove oxidation and reduce corrosion during processing.

A burnishing compound for tumbler applications can be selected according to the material and media being used. Stainless steel, silver, sterling silver, aluminum, carbon steel, brass, and other metals may require different formulations to achieve the desired result.

The right burnishing media should also be considered when selecting the compound. Ceramic, stainless steel, and other media types can produce different finishing effects, and the compound should be compatible with the selected media and the material being processed.

Burnishing Media and Surface Brightening

Burnishing media works together with the compound to smooth and refine the surface during tumbling. The movement of the media against the parts can improve surface appearance while the liquid chemistry provides lubrication, cleaning, and protection.

For applications requiring a bright or reflective finish, the selection of burnishing media and chemistry is especially important. Some formulations are designed for light cutting and shine, while others focus on producing a very bright polish with little or no metal removal.

A burnishing compound for tumbler applications can also help keep the process cleaner by suspending fines and removing residue generated during finishing. Maintaining clean media and parts can support more consistent results from one batch to another.

Selecting the Right Liquid Compound

Selecting Liquid Compounds should begin with the part material and the desired finishing result. A formulation used for aluminum may differ from one intended for ferrous metals, while a cleaning compound may have different characteristics from a formulation designed for bright polishing.

A Liquid Finishing Compound can be selected for general-purpose tumbling, light deburring, degreasing, rust inhibition, polishing, or burnishing. The appropriate product should also be matched to the media and equipment being used.

When selecting a Burnishing Compound, consider whether the process requires light cutting, brightening, corrosion protection, or maximum polish. Process concentration, water quality, cycle time, media condition, and part loading can also affect the final result.

Kramer Industries offers formulations such as Kramco 1010 for general-purpose cleaning and light cutting, Kramco 1030 for mild-acid cleaning and deburring, Kramco 1060 for aluminum-safe degreasing, and Kramco 1510 for rust inhibition. The 2000-series formulations include options for general-purpose burnishing, ultra-bright polishing, and neutral brightening.

Liquid Finishing Chemistry for Different Metals

Different metals can respond differently to finishing chemistry, making formulation selection an important part of the process. Aluminum and other sensitive metals may require a compound designed to minimize corrosion or pitting, while ferrous metals may benefit from a formulation containing rust inhibitors.

For stainless steel, silver, sterling silver, and similar materials, a suitable Burnishing Compound can support bright and reflective finishes. The appropriate burnishing media should be selected alongside the chemistry to achieve the desired result.

Liquid Compounds can also support jewelry processing and other applications where appearance and surface quality are important. Kramer Industries formulations are available for general cleaning, degreasing, brightening, burnishing, and corrosion protection, allowing the finishing process to be tailored to the material and required outcome.

Liquid Burnishing Compounds are great for burnishing stainless steel, silver plate, and sterling silver flatware and parts. This liquid burnishing and cleaning solution works best with stainless steel, ceramic, and porcelain media.

Our Liquid Burnishing Compounds are engineered for use with ferrous metals like carbon steel. It is uniquely formulated with water-soluble lubricants and rust inhibitors. It is an ideal vibratory steel ball burnishing compound and a liquid burnishing and general-purpose brightening fluid.

Liquid Finishing Compound Specifications

Compound	Description	SDS
Kramco 1010	General Purpose Cleaning Liquid Finishing Compound General purpose liquid finishing compound and metal degreaser for light cutting, deburring and shine. Mildly alkaline pH. Off-white/opalescent color. Plastic or ceramic media suggested. For use with all metals. Provides corrosion protection and degreases. Can be used for jewelry processing. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 1030	Mild Acid Cleaning Liquid Finishing Compound This liquid vibratory compound is a mild acid cleaner for cutting and deburring. Mildly acidic pH. Non-corrosive. Colorless. Plastic or ceramic media suggested. For use with all but ferrous metals. May cause steel to rust. Cuts faster than Kramco 1010. Bleaches brass, stainless steel and aluminum. Can be used for jewelry processing. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 1060	Aluminum Safe Degreasing Liquid Finishing Compound Aluminum safe vibratory compound and metal degreaser. Highly buffered alkaline pH. Colorless. Plastic, ceramic, carbon steel or stainless steel media suggested. Aluminum safe cleaner and degreaser that can be used for all metals and applications. Unlike some other liquid vibratory compounds, Kramco 1060 will not corrode or pit aluminum, copper, brass or other sensitive metals. In addition to its cleaning properties, it is biodegradable, economical and environmentally safe. With hundreds of proven uses, it is considered to be a major breakthrough for aerospace, automotive, industrial marine and offshore applications. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 1510	Rust Inhibiting Liquid Finishing Compound Light cutting action and shine. Buffered alkaline pH. Rust inhibitor. Straw color. Plastic or ceramic media suggested. This liquid finishing compound is an effective rust inhibitor for ferrous metals. Used to protect during storage. Also good for soaking. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 2010	General Purpose Burnishing Liquid Finishing Compound General-purpose burnisher with a light cutting action and shine. Thick blue liquid. Rust inhibitor. High detergency. Blue/opalescent color. Ceramic media suggested. For use with all metals. Lubricates the media to cause a glaze which produces a very light cut with a polish. Use with ceramic media to produce a brighter finish than Kramco 1010. Can be used for jewelry processing. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 2020	Ultra Bright Burnishing Liquid Finishing Compound Vibratory burnishing compound for a bright polish. Mildly alkaline pH. Inhibits rust during processing and long-term. Amber/bronze color. K-Polish Precision Ceramic media recommended for optimal finish. Removes no metal but produces a very bright polish. Can be used in magnetic needle burnishing equipment. Can be used for jewelry processing. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 2030	Neutral Burnishing Liquid Finishing Compound Neutral cleaner for a bright polish. Neutral pH during usage. Straw color. Stainless steel media suggested. Neutral mixture for brightening stainless steel, aluminum and red metals. Can be used for jewelry processing. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Kramco 5100	Heavy Duty Degreasing Liquid Finishing Compound General cleaner and metal degreaser for cutting and deburring. Mildly alkaline pH. Light yellow color. Plastic or ceramic media suggested. Similar to Kramco 1010, but with added grease-cutting properties. Usage Guidelines: 1 to 2 oz per gallon of water.
Shooter’s Cartridge Juice	Brass Cartridge Cleaner and Brightener A carefully balanced blend of organic acids, cleaning agents, and brass brighteners to be used with the Shooter’s Mix to clean oxidation, dirt, and black powder residue. This will result in a clean, polished, and very bright cartridge ready for re-loading. The carefully formulated, pH balanced compound is non-corrosive, colorless, and odorless. Brightens brass, copper, aluminum, and similar metals. Usage guidelines: 2 to 3 ounces per gallon of water. .