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ARMATONE “BB”

is designed to produce a range of brown bronze colours on Brass, Copper and Bronze metals. “BB” will give a rich light chocolate brown colour when immersed for shorter time periods.

ARMATONE “BS2”

is a cold chemical blacking processes which will produce a rich black colour on ferrous articles such as gun parts etc. The process is primarily designed for immersion. The surface of the metal is not etched, there are no dimensional changes. Parts are usually oiled or waxed after treatment as the blacking process itself is not formulated to impart any corrosion preventive properties. The process can be glycol thickened and brush applied for touching up work. It has also been proved to give good black effects on copper and brass.

ARMATONE “CFB2”

is a process which is used to produce a variable range of ‘Medium Old Antique’ colours on Copper, Brass, Gilding Metal & Mild Steel components. Colours range from light Brown to Black. The surface of the metal is not etched and hence there are no dimensional changes. It can be used on parts that have been electroplated with Copper or Brass. The process is suitable for barrelling operations. Small components can be tumbled in this solution to produce the desired colour. In many cases, this method produces a superior finish and more defined colour tones which are enhanced by the burnishing action. Brass door fittings immersed and relived in this process gives a bronze colour which perfectly matches light or medium oak doors and woodwork.

ARMATONE “CG”

is a modified or ‘gelled’ version of the “CM” process which enables brushing application for larger components where total immersion is either uneconomic or impracticable. This has been used on Bank doors and architraves etc. The strength of the process can be increased by additions of “CM” concentrate when faster reaction times are required.

ARMATONE “CM”

produces a range of colour tones from light to dark Brown through to a Steel Bronze finish on Brass and Copper alloys. The same solution will produce a Black colour on ferrous articles. It is primarily designed for immersion. “CM” is a modified “C” process.

ARMATONE “CNG/F”

is similar to the “CM” process but gives a slightly more reddish brown than the grey brown. It is particularly effective on copper or copper plated articles as the formula emphasises the red boundary between the relieved foreground and dark background. This process is also used on Nickel plated components to produce a range of colours from light Gold through to Blue/Black. The process will also produce an imitation Pewter effect and an imitation French Grey on semi bright electroplated Nickel surfaces.

ARMATONE “DB”

is designed to produce a range of dark brown bronze colours on Brass, Copper and Bronze metals. Armatone “DB” has been formulated to meet a specific requirement in the craft ware industry, it is very easy to use and produces a very dark brown colour, similar to ‘Oil Rubbed Bronze’.

ARMATONE “G2N”

is designed to reproduce the naturally occurring Green Verdigris that is found on Copper & Brass. This is used cold and can be applied either by brush or by immersion. When used in conjunction with Armatone “CNG/F”, a very attractive “green over bronze” effect may be obtained.

ARMATONE “S7”

imparts a dip or barrel electroless Silver coating over Copper & Brasssurfaces either as conducting film or as a pleasing finish which can be ‘antiqued’ for fancy metal wares. This process is also used at room temperature.

ARMATONE “BBS”

is designed to produce a dark Grey to Black colour similar to the “BS” process on mild steel surfaces at room temperature. The process is primarily intended for use in rotating Barrels for processing small components, the surface of the metal is not etched during the process and dimensions are not affected. The coating produced by “BBS” is comparable in hardness with that produced by hot chemical treatments and has similar corrosion resistance. Armatone “BBS” has been formulated to significantly reduce the hazards that are associated with room temperature colouring treatments. Very little residue is produced during processing which makes this process easier and safer to handle. “BBS” does not produce coatings of high resistance, and a coating of suitable oil, wax or lacquer is required to provide further protection.

ARMATONE “BS2”

is a cold chemical blacking processes which will produce a rich black colour on ferrous articles such as gun parts etc. The process is primarily designed for immersion. The surface of the metal is not etched, there are no dimensional changes. Parts are usually oiled or waxed after treatment as the blacking process itself is not formulated to impart any corrosion preventive properties. The process can be glycol thickened and brush applied for touching up work. It has also been proved to give good black effects on copper and brass.

ARMATONE “FeDOX”

is a cold process for imparting a red oxide rust on ferrous architectural pieces such as cast-iron garden furniture or mild steel lamps.

ARMATONE “BN”

is a cold process giving a black finish to fresh Nickel plated components.  It is primarily an immersion process however it can also be used in a rotating barrel.  The surface of the metal is not etched so there are no dimensional changes.  The component, when removed from solution, may appear blue in colour which will become black once the component has been waxed or lacquered.

ARMATONE “B10”

is a cold process used to give a black colour on Lead based components.  It is used mainly in the decorative glass industry.

ARMATONE “CB 40”

provides a deep black on Antimonial Tin or Tin Lead alloys and certain Pewter alloys. Generally used on chess pieces and similar fancy goods. Similar but lighter effects can be obtained using the “CFN” process.