Brink to operate NF surface transformation

Keronite International has signed up Brink in Sweden to operate the Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation surface treatment process, which transforms light non-ferrous alloy surfaces into a hard ceramic.

Keronite International of Cambridge, UK, has signed up Brink AB of Norrkoping to operate unique surface treatment process in Sweden Brink AB is a family business founded in 1947, now being taken over by the third generation.

The company moved into modern new facilities in 2002 and is well known and established as a supplier of high quality surface finishing.

Brink already offers a range of high performance hard chrome and chemical nickel coatings and believes that by installing the revolutionary Keronite process, the company will be able to expand its activities into new markets.

Centrally placed at Norrkoping, Brink is ideally located to support the growing Swedish demand for high tech and environmentally-friendly surface finishing technology within short lead times and at a competitive price.

The Keronite process will enable Brink to take advantage of its eco-friendly profile and thereby able to meet the stringent Scandinavian environmental requirements without having to install expensive precautionary equipment.

Established in 2000, Keronite has developed a unique form of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO), a process which transforms the surface of light alloys such as aluminium and magnesium into a dense, hard ceramic with outstanding resistance to corrosion and wear.

Working hand in hand with a growing number of blue chip companies around the world, Keronite exploits its technology in the development of new applications for light alloys where conventional coating techniques have failed to meet customer requirements.

It has seen early success in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics, oil and gas, textile machinery, tooling and moulding, architecture and consumer products.

The Company has partners operating its process across Western Europe, the US and East Asia and has formed global alliances with companies throughout the light metal supply chain.

These range from casting companies such as Meridian, Timminco and Thixomat to suppliers of metal finishing processes such as Powdertech in the UK and Gramm Oberflaechentechnik in Germany.

This growing network has real expertise in delivering cost-effective system solutions for high quality, high volume production of light metal components.

Newly-appointed Chairman of Keronite, Ulf Brasen, is excited at the prospect of developing the Keronite business in his native Sweden.

"This coating of light metals is for now and the future.

Keronite offers corrosion resistance and a tight and low friction coating with an environmentally friendly process.

We are looking forward to working closely with our new partners, Brink, to develop these opportunities over the coming months." Together with Scandinavian representatives ABC Hansen Engineering of Copenhagen, Keronite will mark the launch of the new partnership by joining Brink for a 'Keronite Technology Day' in Jonkoping on Wednesday 8th March to introduce the process to industry leaders across the region.

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