The True Importance of the Finish for Float Balls

The metallic finish for floating spheres is a special process used in flotation and cistern applications. Finishing may require treatment of the external or internal part of the floating ball for various purposes. A special surface treatment is needed for the food environment. To meet specific gravity requirements, floating spheres may be required if the tanks contain heavier fluids or more than one fluid.

The magnets can be placed on the balls of the float to operate the float switches. There are many types of processes that require metallic ball finishes. Quality Float Works offers several methods for finishing and applying metals.

CHEMICAL CLEANING

The floating balls used in many tanks are necessary to maintain fluid level monitoring and to ensure the safety of the plant. The chemical properties of liquids can often change when they are heated, cooled or mixed. Chemical cleaning is a finish designed to withstand the fluctuating properties of corrosive chemical environments. Used in stainless steel balls and other metal parts, the cleaning service includes alkaline CO2, degreasing with steam, ultrasound, acid etching and supercritical CO2.

ANODIZED

The anodized metal surface is subjected to an electrochemical process that combines and transforms its surface with a decorative finish, resistant to oxidation and corrosion, resistant to anodic for use in bales and floating tanks. The process provides a very durable and attractive appearance of the metal, which requires minimal maintenance. The anodization can be done in different colors and covers the surface for a long time and is ideal for difficult conditions.

HEAT TREATMENT

The thermal treatment is a series of technologies that include cementation, carbonitriding, annealing, cleaning, cementing, water quenching and the like. Heat treatment is often used to improve the mechanical properties of a particular metal alloy. If necessary, the properties can be verified to improve the hardness, strength, ductility and elasticity of the metal.

PASSIVATION

Passivation improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. This method is a method that removes iron impurities, particularly free iron particles, that can oxidize the surface of the metal, restoring its initial corrosion characteristics. Passivation is used in ball floats and tanks for protection against corrosion and surface cleaning.

POLISHED AND BUFFERS

Polishing a pad provides a smooth and unstructured surface to give the pearls a brilliant shine. The process is often used for decorative items, but also in food environments where a hygienic finish is required. Without treatment, submerged stainless steel is subject to discoloration and bacterial growth. The hygienic finish for lifting metal ball is necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria in food. The fine finish of the metal surface removes fine particles or scratches that might otherwise contain bacteria and facilitate washing and drying. cleaning. 

SPRING AND MAGNETIZED FINISH

The final weight of the floats is often required when using heavier liquids in tanks or when using different liquids of different weights in tanks, such as oil and water. The floats can be loaded with various materials, such as sand, sand or even water. If necessary, a fixed load can be added inside the float. Magnetic floats are needed to activate the magnetic sheet switches in the fluid level regulators.