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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.

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.

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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.
Clearance ends: 29 January 2025 16:30 GMT while stocks last
Part of a Direct Site Clearance: Unused Rack & Barrel Semi-Automatic Plating Plant