Polishing solutions for stainless steel surfaces
Satin or mirror finishes: Osborn offers abrasive tools, polishing buffs and compounds for stainless steel pots and pans. Selection depends on the initial surface, workpiece and machine – from manual workstations to automated polishing lines.
A · Rim
For a smooth edge and comfortable handling.
B · Sidewall
For an even satin or high-gloss finish.
C · Base radius
For a consistent transition between sidewall and bottom.
D · Bottom
The surface finish here is achieved by grinding.
Abrasive tools prepare the surface. Polishing buffs and compounds are combined to achieve the required material removal and gloss. The buff’s material and construction determine how it follows the workpiece contour.
Liquid polishing emulsions allow controlled dosing on automated equipment. The right combination depends on your finishing stage.
Our application specialists help select tools and compounds and test them under your production conditions. Together, we match the combination to your component, machine and desired finish.
High-efficiency non-woven buff with an irregular fold structure for satin and decorative finishing on complex surfaces. Delivers excellent results with low contact pressure and extended service life.
Non woven abrasive web is wound around a core and specially treated, resulting in a consistent hardness and level of abrasion over the life of the product.
Non-woven abrasive flaps radially bonded to a durable phenolic core, designed for consistent satin finishing and surface preparation.
The Industry Standard for Universal Polishing This classic ventilated buff is the versatile "all-rounder" for nearly every stage of the polishing process. Its irregular fold structure, secured by a robust metal clinch ring, creates a flexible and highly economical tool that adapts perfectly to any workpiece contour.
Due to their regular wave pattern, these buffs provide a long service life, high polishing performance, and an effective cooling effect during operation. Manufactured with either a metal clinch ring or a metal center ring, they are particularly suitable for finishing pots and pans with polishing compounds, delivering consistent and high-quality surface finishes.
L-Buffs are designed for the polishing and finishing of complex workpieces. Their unique folded construction combines excellent performance with a cooling air effect, enabling efficient material processing while reducing heat build-up on the workpiece. The folded structure ensures consistent finishing results, high compound retention, and effective performance across large surface areas.
Unipol 0001 is a high-performance polishing emulsion for steel and stainless steel surfaces, delivering a fine, mirror-like high-gloss finish in short processing times. Thanks to its proven and reliable performance, it consistently provides high-quality results and ensures brilliant surfaces with outstanding visual appearance.
Provides a uniform, decorative surface finish without altering dimensions
Flaps are arranged radially around a central core, creating a versatile polishing and finishing tool. The hardness of the wheel is determined by the number of flaps used and can be further increased through impregnation. Available in aluminium oxide or silicon carbide abrasive materials and a wide range of grit sizes, these wheels are suitable for various surface finishing applications.
Langsol 6045/2 is a high-gloss polishing emulsion specifically developed for the processing of steel and stainless steel surfaces, including demanding applications such as cookware and pots. It produces a very fine, mirror-like finish while offering excellent degreasing properties, ensuring excellent surface quality and cleanliness throughout the polishing process.
The dense construction of these buffs ensures extended service life and excellent polishing performance. Impregnation is available to further increase hardness and cutting efficiency. Thanks to their high density and effective airflow cooling, they are ideally suited for stainless steel and steel applications on automatic and rotary table polishing machines.
Autolin 741 is a high-performance polishing compound designed to deliver consistent and efficient results. It creates an attractive, uniform silk-matte surface while improving the overall appearance and quality of the component. Its high cutting action helps reduce processing times and increase productivity.
Unipol 8660 Premium Polishing Compound has been specially developed for polishing steel and stainless steel surfaces to achieve low surface roughness and a uniform satin-gloss finish. Its highly abrasive formulation ensures excellent material removal and outstanding productivity.
Unipol 851F is a high-gloss polishing emulsion specifically developed for the processing of steel and stainless steel surfaces, particularly for applications such as pots and lids. It produces a very fine finish while offering excellent degreasing properties, ensuring outstanding surface quality and cleanliness throughout the polishing process.
These compact buffs are made entirely from sisal web, resulting in a firm, dense structure with limited flexibility. This makes them a hard and highly effective tool for demanding pre-polishing applications. Sisal buffs are available with or without dip treatments, depending on the required performance and application.
High-Performance Pleated Cloth Buff: Achieve flawless results with our Pleated Cloth Buffs. The regular pleat structure is specifically designed to 'lock in' polishing compounds. Whether used in robotic cells or for manual polishing, these buffs offer a unique balance of cool-running performance and aggressive cutting power. Tailor the hardness to your specific needs by selecting from our premium range of cloth materials.
Unipol 8564 is a high-performance polishing emulsion specifically developed for the processing of steel and stainless steel surfaces. It delivers a silk-matte finish while achieving a high material removal rate and short processing times