Finishing Detergents

Founders works with Progress Chemical to provide a comprehensive range of metal finishing compounds designed for centrifugal, barrel, and vibratory finishing processes. With decades of expertise, these formulations are tailored to enhance surface refinement, improve corrosion resistance, and optimize efficiency across various applications. Each compound is carefully engineered to meet the unique demands of different materials and finishing techniques, ensuring seamless compatibility with a wide range of equipment and media. Whether your operation requires aggressive material removal or precision finishing for delicate parts, Founders and Progress Chemical deliver proven solutions backed by rigorous in-house testing, prompt customer support, and flexible order processing. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that every product meets the highest industry standards, providing manufacturers with consistent and superior results.

High Energy - (Centrifugal & Barrel Finishers)

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    LB-170

    A neutral pH, low-foaming, biodegradable finishing compound suitable for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It offers excellent surface improvement, corrosion protection, and works in high-energy finishing equipment.

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    LB-140

    A neutral pH, low-foaming, biodegradable finishing compound suitable for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It offers excellent surface improvement, corrosion protection, and works in vibratory and high-energy finishing equipment.

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    LB-160i

    A neutral pH, ultra-low foaming, biodegradable finishing compound designed for high-energy equipment and optimal performance with plastic media. It offers excellent surface improvement, corrosion protection, and maintains low foam even in demanding conditions.

Traditional and Inhibitors - (Vibratory Finishers)

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    LB-140

    A neutral pH, low-foaming, biodegradable finishing compound suitable for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It offers excellent surface improvement, corrosion protection, and works in vibratory and high-energy finishing equipment.

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    LB-189a

    LB-189a is a liquid burnishing A neutral pH, biodegradable burnishing compound suitable for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It offers excellent surface improvement, corrosion protection, and enhances color and reflectivity in various finishing applications

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    LB-892

    A burnishing compound with good lubricity, controllable foam, and light cleaning ability. It enhances color and luster in ball burnishing operations and works with steel, ceramic, and natural media while maintaining media brightness.

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    L-55R

    An economical cleaning and deburring compound with added rust inhibitor for ferrous and nonferrous metals. It effectively removes oils and particulates while providing excellent inhibition to protect parts and maintain media efficiency.

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Other Product Categories

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    Aqueous Systems

    Spray Washers, Agitation Washers, Consoles, Conveyors

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    Solvent Degreasers

    Open Top, Vacuum, CO2, Low Flashpoint

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    Ultrasonics

    Cleaning Tanks, Transducers, Consoles

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    Vapor Blasting

    Water + Blasting Media + Air Pressure

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    Aqueous Chemistry

    Choose the right chemistry for your application.

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    CO2 Cleaning

    CO2 Spray and Liquid CO2 Degreasing units

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    Passivation

    Consoles and Chemicals for the Passivation of Metal Parts

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    Chemical - Solvent

    Engineered Cleaning Solvents, Hydrocarbons/Modified Alcohol, IPA, Acetone

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    Parts Finishing

    Barrel, Vibratory, Wet and Dry Blasting

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    Spray Washing

    Rotation, Conveyors, Chambers