Natural evolution | Clinox x2 product range
Pickling | Polishing | Passivation
The Nitty-Gritty Clinox range, developed for cleaning stainless steel welds, is the most comprehensive and advanced range of pickling machines available worldwide today. Thanks to their inverter technology, all Clinox machines can regulate the current. This ensures optimum working conditions on any type of surface and prevents irreparable damage to the stainless steel.
Every Clinox machine delivers the best results without wasting time, as each can both pickle and passivate. Pickling removes iron oxide – the characteristic blue or bronze-brown discolouration – preserving the appearance of the steel and preventing corrosion. Passivation restores the chromium oxide layer that protects stainless steel from corrosion.
The process of polishing welds requires particular care when working with specially finished steels. There are two main reasons why polishing is so important: to achieve a uniform stainless steel surface after pickling and to assist and improve the steel's passivation process.
Neutralisation is the process that stops the action of the chemical used for pickling and restores the original neutral pH, helping the passivation process to begin. This process is carried out using Inox Fit, a chemical solution developed by Nitty-Gritty, which is sprayed on after pickling.
