BERMAQ - FLAME POLISHING

PF produces gas from water and works on the principle of electrolysis. Electricity is passed through an electrolyte solution resulting in the production of hydrogen and oxygen. The gas is then passed through a MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) solution that gives a flame with the optimum working temperature of 1850C. (3365F). This produces a highly efficient and low cost high energy heat source. The only by product other than energy is water. The flame is clean and safe with no toxic effects. GENERAL BENEFITS Q. What are the advantages of using PF equipment for flame polishing? 1. PF equipment is very safe because it does not require pressurised gas cylinders. 2. PF has a low capital cost and low running costs. Once the machine is filled it only needs topping up from time to time with deionised water and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). If you run the machine for 40 hours in a week it might use 20ml of MEK. It is not necessary to re-fill the electrolyte between services – only top up with deionised water. 3. PF is used for polishing curved edges, intricate areas, internal sections (e.g. holes in sheets) and organic shapes. It is also useful for smoothing off sharp edges polished with a diamond polisher, polishing herring bone finishes left after laser cutting and polishing routed edges. In general it can be used for cleaning up any general blemishes on the edges of acrylic. 4. PF is easy to use – simply switch the power on and start work. Once you finish working simply close down the torch valve and switch the power off. 5. PF is completely safe because it produces gas on demand and there is no stored gas. In addition it is lightweight and portable – there is no heavy lifting as with gas bottles and no H&S issues to deal with internally. 6. PF gives a clean flame because it is burning hydrogen and oxygen so there is no discolouration of the acrylic material