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We’re the UK’s leading experts in designing and developing machinery and consumables for mass finishing applications.
Introduction
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we redefine:
Aerospace
Automotive
Coin blanking
Fashion
General Engineering
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Medical
and more...
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Why Choose Us? We’re a family run business that pride ourselves on working as a strong unified team of specialists.
We believe in BritishBorn in the United Kingdom, we are unique in our product design and the manufacture of our specialist machines and consumables.
We’re here for youBeing based in the heart of the country means we have easy access to all of our clients.
We have experienceWith five decades of experience and knowledge in the finishing industry, we know what works for you.
We provide optionsWe have an impressive range of media and compounds to choose from, including one of the best polishing compounds in the market. We also provide a wide range of machinery and subcontract services to meet all of your needs.
We go the extra mileWe’ll tailor our services to your needs, not the other way round. Our service is all about you.
Redefining FinishingSince 1965
Overview
Established in 1965 as a UK leading family business, we’ve worked hard to design, develop and manufacture a product of high standard.
Using quality machinery, media and compounds, we indulge in process development that is unparalleled. All materials and machinery are subjected to extensive testing at our laboratory facility, ensuring the efficiency of our process is continually improving.
Our engineers have worked tirelessly over the years to provide you with quality and cost-effective finishing solutions. The developments have been in all areas of the Vibratory and High Energy finishing to optimise in accordance to your needs.
As part of our ongoing support, we provide an excellent after-sales service that will guide you through every step of your journey with us.
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1975
19721980
It was around this time that we saw the opportunity to create our very own finishing
machinery. The first prototypes were the tub
range, which were then introduced to the Jaguar
Engine Plant based in Radford, Coventry. This
milestone led to the development of automatic bowl
machines.
The business became very successful after winning
important London-based client, Hoover. They used
ActOn’s chemical compounds to polish aluminium parts on
vacuum cleaners.
From 1980, we began exporting products overseas. One Swedish aluminium casting company bought 10 machines and compound consumables in one order!
On top of this, 1980 saw us employ our first sales rep, which led to the growth of an impressive sales team.
2005
20032006
ActOn gain approval for ISO 9001.
A year of big change and excitement, as we opened our doors to new Managing Director, Sandeep Gulati. ActOn enter into the
aerospace industry, and work with Rolls Royce commenced.
We implemented ISO 14001,
proving ActOn’s commitment to the
environment.
2007
History
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2009
2008
The ActOn barrelling facility expands to makeway for new business.
We expand our horizons and start offering a unique precision polishing subcontract service.
2014
2011
2015
2013
2010
2012
ActOn expand further into the Indian market
by setting up a manufacturing facility in
Pune, India.
In 2013, we designed and manufactured a highly improved
and automated billet handling system for a leading UK-based company.
We gained approval to process engine parts for A350 XWB.
Expansion into India with a sales office set up in Bangalore.
Sid Gulati joins the family business, following his graduation from Coventry University with a degree in Automotive Engineering.
ActOn gained additional process approvals for aerospace
engine parts.
2016ActOn rebrands to help drive their innovation for the future.
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2017We set up our ceramic media production facility in Malaysia.
Coin Blanking
GeneralEngineering
Automotive
Hospitality
we redefineIndustries
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Aerospace
Manufacturing
Fashion
Medical
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we manufactureProducts
Bowls
Troughs
Each of our Bowls are simple to operate, highly efficient, and manufactured in classic designs and sizes to meet your unique applications.
We offer Troughs in many different sizes and an infinite choice of length and width combinations, making them one of our most versatile. These are particularly useful for larger components.
DualsThe orbital Dual finisher works to both deburr and dry in one single unit. This is both an excellent and economical finishing option.
DryersOur unique, elliptical-shaped Vibratory bowl drying machines are compact in size, and simple to operate. The design provides the flexibility to use it as an effective 1 lap drying process or a multi lap process. We also offer centrifugal dryers, conveyorised ovens and rotary dryers.
Wheel PolisherSuitable for achieving a highly polished finish on wheels with different sizes (up to 610 mm), the AWP188 machine has been designed to be simple to operate and to produce excellent results. The wheel polisher is great for grinding, smoothing and polishing processes.
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Automation
Consumables
Both the Vibrota and High Energy can be automised to reduce
manual handling, and to ensure a consistent process. Our auto-
mated systems are operator friendly, and can be custom built
to suit your needs.
Our consumables are an important aspect of finishing. From ceramic,
plastic, drying and blasting media to liquid compounds, we ensure
that you achieve the optimum results in the most cost-effective way.
Please refer to our individual product brochures for more information.
Waste Water TreatmentDuring the finishing operation, the effluent can be polluted with oil,
media and metal fines. Our customers trust us to help select a waste
water treatment system that complies with the industry’s growing
regulations. Once processed, the effluent is treated in the ActOn
centrifuge system before being discharged to the drain or recycled.
Centrifugal Disc Finishing Centrifugal Disc finishing machines have been designed to be reliable and easy to operate. The spinning motion of the disc machine is given by the disc situated at the bottom of an open barrel. The rotating disc makes the media, compound and parts to move in a rolling motion, resulting in effective finishing process in the shortest time.
Shot Blasting TechnologyWe offer a wide range of shot blasting machines, including a Portable Abrasive Blasting Series, Wet Blasting Cabinets, Suction Blast Cabinets & Pressure Blast Cabinets, to help our customers achieve the surface finish they need every time.
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Centrifugal High Energy Engineered with the latest technology, the drive mechanism is designed to produce high g-forces, resulting in shorter process times. This technology can be used for both wet and dry processes.
After-sales
we deliverAfter-sales
Installation & Training Spare Parts Service
Maintenance & Repair Professional AdviceWe can refurbish your older equipment, bringing
it back to life and making it safer to use. We also
offer maintenance contracts, which ensure your equipment
is being inspected and maintained by experienced engineers.
Our highly skilled and experienced service engineers will en-
sure that your machines are installed correctly and safely.
We also offer a service to train your operators and mainte-
nance team.
Our specialists have decades of experience in this field,
and are here to answer any questions you may have in
surface finishing. From finding the right size and shape of
media, to developing a unique separation system for your
parts, we will be able to provide you with the right answers
and solutions.
We maintain a complete inventory of spare parts, with
the aim of keeping production time optimal. In addition,
we can either deliver or install spare parts.
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Precision Polishing InspectionIn order to provide you with complete surface finishing
solutions, we offer a precision polishing service for components
from various industry sectors. With our barrelling capability,
high speed spindles and tooling, you will benefit in terms of
cost, delivery and quality.
Our trained inspectors ensure every component is
inspected to the required specification prior to delivery.
The inspections can include visual, dimensional and surface
finish measurements. Our document controls ensure that all
inspections are recorded for traceability purposes.
Subcontracting
Here at ActOn, we have an exclusive facility, equipped with
state-of-the-art finishing machinery, such as High Energy
(HE) and Vibratory machines. The HE machines provide a
speedy finishing solution, as well as a high quality finish to
the parts, eliminating any need for fixturing and preventing
their impingement. We also have Vibrota finishing equipment,
which processes parts of variable sizes and batch quantities.
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High Energy and Vibratory Finishing Services
We also offer blasting service from our Coventry facility to
our customers in the Architectural, Automotive, Defence,
Design, Food Manufacturing, Health and Safety, Marine,
Steel Manufacturing and Profiling industries
Our service can achieve the desired Sa standards to ensure
that the part’s surface is cleaned to the specification.
Shot Blasting Services
Finishing Applications
Finishing Applications
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Turbocut For rapid removal of surface defects on ferrous parts.
Chemcut For the quick improvement of the surface finish (Ra values) on ferrous parts.
ActoGrind For heavy removal of grinding lines using mass finishing methods.
Deburring
Descaling
Degreasing & Oil Removal
Cleaning
Smoothing
Radiusing
Brightening
Polishing
Drying
Corrosion Protection
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Research & DevelopmentWe understand the importance of surface finishing in various industries, and have worked closely with major manufacturers across the globe to develop high quality finishing solutions.We are continually evolving our processes and machines, making them more effective.
We also have academic connections throughout the United Kingdom and around the
world, who help facilitate our Research and Development department, where we house
various metrological equipment to ensure that our customers’ requirements are met and
exceeded.
With projects involving modal and dynamic FEA analysis of our Vibratory machines,
and the persistent gathering of empirical data on our various compounds, medias and
machines, we strive to design and optimise everything we do to a high standard.
Research & Development
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Bowl Base - Stress Analysis Bowl Base - Displacement
Tub - Modal Analysis
Tub - Stress Analysis
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We’re a close knit group of people who act as the backbone of ActOn. We use our varied skills and talent to create a product like no other.
Who We Are
Our Team
We engineer to perfection.
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Situated in Coventry, our central location makes us easily reachable, from wherever you are. And if you can’t get to us, we also provide a worldwide delivery service for all of our products and services.
Our Location
Our Location
A Global Service
HEADQUARTERSUK, COVENTRY
We might be located in the heart of the UK, but our quality and innovation reaches every corner of the world. We like to call it our Global Service.
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We’re located in the heart of the UK, making us easily accessible.
We’re a strong believer in British quality, and all of our machines are manufactured to such.
There’s also a variety of nationalities within the business, meaning there’s always someone who can interpret and serve all of your overseas needs.
Map Key:
Headquarters
Branch office
Distribution areas
BRANCH OFFICEPUNE, INDIA
BRANCH OFFICEKULIM, MALAYSIA
Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch.
ActOn Finishing Limited213 Torrington Avenue Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9HNUnited Kingdom.
+44 (0) 24 7646 [email protected]
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Quality you can see
What Our Customers Say “ Service has always been excellent, prompt and attentive. The team are very thorough and informed. ”
“ ActOn are good at designing specialist equipment. They have a deep knowledge of media products. ”
“ ActOn’s after-sales service is excellent and their willingness to tweak processes to fit your needs is a real selling point. ”
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Quality You Can SeeWe pride ourselves on our excellence, and over the years we have successfully demonstrated an ongoing compliance with ISO quality
and environmental standards.
For ISO, we currently hold:
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“ The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. “Benjamin Franklin
We’re proud members of the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign.
we redefine
ActOn Finishing Limited
213 Torrington Avenue
Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9HN.
United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 24 7646 6914
www.acton-finishing.co.ukACT-36-CO
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