Why Passivate Stainless Steel? The Essential Guide for UK Manufacturers
In the world of British manufacturing, from aerospace in the Midlands to marine engineering on our coasts, stainless steel is …
We deliver complete surface finishing solutions, including bespoke plant equipment, advanced chemical formulations, and dedicated technical support.
We deliver complete surface finishing solutions, including bespoke plant equipment, advanced chemical formulations, and dedicated technical support.
We deliver complete surface finishing solutions, including bespoke plant equipment, advanced chemical formulations, and dedicated technical support.
Your metal finishing partner for electropolishing, pickling, passivating and cleaning of stainless steels and other metals.
The ANOPOL range of chemical products for the Cleaning, Pickling, Passivating and Electropolishing of stainless steels removes contamination, improves corrosion resistance and can produce a clean, aesthetically attractive appearance.
Employing the latest CAD techniques, Anopol is able to design equipment to satisfy a whole range of specifications.
Anopol operates from ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited facilities in Birmingham, West Midlands (UK) and Bordon, Hampshire (UK) and has over 50 years’ experience in electropolishing, pickling, passivation and other surface treatment processes of stainless steels. We offer a variety of solutions in surface chemical engineering, cleaning and maintenance of other metals.
The unique surface finish provided by electropolishing, the benefits of which include enhanced corrosion resistance, de-burring, reduction in adhesion, friction, crevices and loose particles. Anopol supply a complete range of chemicals and plant and equipment for use by customers in a wide variety of technical industries wishing to carry out their own in-house processing.
Anopol’s industry leadership is built on five unassailable differentiators. These aren’t just talking points, they are technical and operational proof points that set us apart.
ISO 14001 accredited.
Measurably cleaner chemistry.
Responsible at every stage.
No forever chemicals.
A cleaner finish with a
cleaner conscience.
Nuclear Charter signatory.
Trusted by Bentley, Rapiscan
& more.
30-year client relationships.
Not a supplier — a
strategic ally.
The smoothest, shiniest,
most protective surface
in Britain.
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Automated Wire Bending and Anopol have shared a healthy working relationship for a number of years.
On a weekly basis we will send various wire material, diameters and forms to maximise the electropolishing, pickling and passivation services on offer. The lead times are excellent and the finish is always of the highest standard.
Having the knowledge that the returning product will pass our QA checks ensures a more accurate lead time is given to our customers.
Rob, Tony and the Anopol team have gone above and beyond to help us out of a tight spot on a number of occasions when the pressure has been on, and for this, we will always be grateful.
At AWB we rely on Anopol to deliver – they always do.
Nu-tech Engineering has a 30-year relationship with Anopol. As a client seeking expert electropolishing services, we found their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction impressive.
They consistently demonstrate unparalleled professionalism and expertise. They always understand our specific requirements and provide valuable insights throughout the entire process. This ensures that our needs were met with precision and excellence.
What truly sets Anopol apart is their unwavering commitment to strong client relationships. This level of dedication and personalised attention exceeded our expectations and solidified our trust in their capabilities.
I cannot recommend Anopol highly enough to anyone in need of electropolishing services. Their exceptional service, strong client relationships, and outstanding end results truly set them apart as a leader in their field. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them on all our future projects.
Ace Polishing Services Ltd work closely with Anopol Ltd for all our electropolishing requirements. We work with Anopol due to their reliability, quality and consistency; they always stick to lead times and also assist with more urgent requirements when they arise, they never let us down. We look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial working relationship.
Rapiscan Systems considers Anopol a key partner for all our surface finishing requirements. They consistently deliver high-quality work for our bespoke requirements.
As far as communication, turnaround time, and details are concerned, we are always impressed with their work. That’s why they’ve been such an integral part of our business.
We look forward to continued success with Anopol.
Thank you very much for the outstanding service and quick turnaround for our parts. Our customers will be over the moon as these parts are critical to keeping their business going.
We have received outstanding service from everyone at each stage of the process. This includes the amazing team on the shop floor, which was accompanied by a friendly and helpful approach, exceeding all our expectations.
We look forward to working with you again in the future and no hesitation in highly recommending Anopol.
