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Announcement (June 2008)

Kemet are pleased to announce that we will celebrating our 70th anniversary in September 2008. Download a summary of the last 70 years of Kemet's involvement in precision surface polishing and cleaning here.

Announcement (May 2008)

Kemet International are the exclusive distributor for Metkon Machines in UK and Ireland. This means that we now have one of the widest ranges of Machines for cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing samples for Metallography, Metallurgy and Petrography. Our machines can be viewed here.

Announcement (April 2008)

Meet us at MACH 2008 (NEC, Birmingham, UK: 21-25 April 2008 at Hall 4, Stand 4411). We will be launching our new range of  metallographic machines and accessories. We now offer Geological cutting and grinding machines for thin sectioning. We will also demonstrate our extensive ultrasonic cleaning programme. Our technical reps will be available to help you with any technical questions on lapping, polishing, metallurgy and ultrasonic cleaning. For surface finishing and cleaning - think Kemet.

Announcement (February 2008)

The new 9" Kemet flatness gauge allows accurate monitoring of lapping plate flatness down to 1 micron. It is supplied with a calibrated master block. Further details can be downloaded here.

Announcement (January 2008)

Kemet Korea, our branch office, is now operational in Incheon, near Seoul. Specialising in precision flat lapping using Kemet Diamond Plates and Kemet Diamond slurries, they have the technical knowledge to solve your surface finishing needs. Full details can be viewed at www.kemet.kr

Announcement (October 2007)

The new Kemet monochromatic lights are available for measuring flatness. Easily transportable and uses a sodium long life light source. The power lead is   detachable and there is an on / off switch at the side. Supplied with a compliance certificate, instructions for use and is CE marked. Further details can be downloaded here.

Announcement (June 2007)

LSP9 Double Sided Lapping Machine (225mm carriers) with new plates and a selection of carriers, fitted with sizing facility and in good working order.

Can be seen working.

Please call +44 (0) 1622 755287 for price.

Announcement (May 2007)

Meet us at University of Huddlesfield between 17-20 July where we will be demonstrating the latest Kemet Diamond suspensions and Diamond compounds for Metallography and Metallurgy. Technical help is available for all your polishing needs.

Announcement (March 2007)

The new dedicated Metallographic and Metallurgy website is now live, www.kemet-met.co.uk to visit. It shows the latest consumables for cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and cleaning. Our extensive range of Metallographic machines for cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and cleaning are also showcased. Why pay high prices for Metallographic Equipment and Consumables, when Kemet can supply all your requirements from stock?

Announcement (April 2007)



Meet us at MIOGE 2007 (http://www.mioge.com/07/index.html), Pavilion 8, Hall 1 where we will be exhibiting our range of diamond lapping machines and consumables for reconditioning mechanical seals and valves. Our technology provides optimum flatness and surface finish, faster stock removal, faster polishing process and is cleaner than conventional lapping. The process is well established, repeatable, used worldwide and is ideal for maintenance workshops. Any seal material can be reconditioned from carbon to silicon carbide.

We are also looking for distributors in Russia for Kemet products. Visit our stand for a chat or click here for further details.

Announcement (January 2007)



Meet us at Medtec 2007, http://www.devicelink.com/expo/mdt2007/, (NEC, Birmingham, UK, Hall 12, Stand H602), on 14-15 February 2007, where we will be displaying our latest products for polishing and cleaning medical components. We have considerable experience in polishing tibials with pins, tibials without pins, hip joint cups, hip joint balls plus a wide range of other medical parts. We will be showcasing the new Kemet Spherical Lapping and Polishing Machine, click here for more information. Come and visit us to see how we can solve your technical medical problems.

Announcement (December 2006)



Meet us at EuroMold 2006, http://www.euromold.com/english/index.php4 (Frankfurt, Germany, Hall 6.0, Stand C103) between 29 November and 2 December where we will be promoting our latest diamond pastes for mould polishing and extensive toolroom / mould polishing programme. We will also be showing the latest hand polishing tools from NSK (NSK Espert) and new DiPro low vibration polishing / filing from Diprofil. If you are interested in becoming a distributor / agent, visit us at our stand for a chat.

Announcement (November 2006)



Online Catalogues are now available to download in Russian.

Our flat lapping catalogue, covering our range of lapping machines and lapping consumables is available in Russian. Click here to view

Announcement (November 2006)



Online Catalogues are now available to download in Chinese.

Our Flat lapping catalogue is available in Chinese. Also our extensive mould and die polishing program is available in Chinese. Click here to view

Product Update (October 2006)

The newest Kemet Polishing machine, the Kemet Ball Polishing machine, capable of polishing spheres and part spheres in any material down to low micron tolerances. Suitable for Hip Joints, Ball Joints and Valves of all types. For free trials, contact the sales team.

 

Announcement (October 2006)

The dedicated flat lapping website is now live at www.flatlap.co.uk. This website contains detailed information on lapping machines, lapping consumables (diamond products and conventional abrasives), lapping plates, lapping accessories, contract lapping, training and free trials.

Announcement (September 2006)

Kemet now offers 3 purpose-built Technical Centres where customers can view demonstrations, undergo product training and learn about all aspects of Precision Surface Finishing.

The NEW Flat Lapping Technical Centre is equipped with 10 Kemet Flat Lapping and Polishing Machines and the widest range of Lapping Systems allowing a fast turn-round of customers' samples. Training Courses are available throughout the year.

The NEW Cleaning Technical Centre is also fully equipped for demonstration and training. More than 10 Cleaners are available at any time. These range from the small Laboratory Cleaners through to the latest large Mould Cleaning Systems.

The NEW Tooling Technical Centre is now complete and equipped with the very latest in Power Hand Tools from leading manufacturers such as NSK and Diprofil.

Further details can be viewed here

Product Update (August 2006)

Kemet Dressing rings offer rapid correction of Kemet Plates. Up to 10 times faster than conventional methods, Kemet Dresssing rings can correct plate flatness in minutes rather than hours. Available for Kemet 15, Kemet 24 and Kemet 36 lapping plates

Click here to download Kemet Dressing rings.pdf

Product Update (August 2006)

Kemet offer an extensive range of manual and semi automatic cut off machines, as well as a wide range of manual, semi-automatic and automatic polishing machines. Machine specifications can be viewed here.

Product Update (April 2006)



New from Diprofil, the DI-PRO polishing / filing machine offers maximum efficiency with minimal vibrations. With vibrations less than 2.5 m/s2, the Di-Pro greatly reduces the risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - without compromising performance. Click here for more details.

Product Update(April 2006)

New for Kemet, a single face fine grinding machine suitable for Diamond or CBN plates. Used for the fine grinding of most materials including those unsuitable for lapping. Click here for further details.

Announcement (April 2006)

The new dedicated Kemet cleaning site is now live - www.kemet-cleaning.co.uk . It contains details on our extensive range of mould cleaners, industrial cleaning systems, semi industrial cleaning systems, laboratory cleaners, automated transport systems and cleaning solutions. Click here for more details.

Announcement (January 2006)



Meet us at MACH 2006 (NEC, Birmingham, UK: 15-19 May 2006) at Hall 4, Stand 4601 where we will be exhibiting our extensive powerhand tool range and flat lapping programme. Our technical reps will be available to help you with your questions on lapping and polishing.

Announcement (January 2006)

The new Metallographic consumables catalogue is available in electronic format. Additions include

  • Expanded Mounting systems (cold and hot mounting systems)
  • Expanded range of alumina suspensions
  • New range of laboratory ultrasonic cleaners
  • New range of ultrasonic cleaning detergents
  • Expanded range of Cut-Off and Polishing machines

To download the new Metallographic consumables catalogue, click here.

Announcement (November 2005)

Our sub-contract lapping website is now live at www.kemet-lapping.co.uk
We offer quality work at competitive rates and a fast turn-around. Click here for more details.

Announcement (October 2005)


Meet us at EuroMold 2005, http://www.euromold.com/english/index.php4 (Frankfurt, Germany, Hall 6.0, Stand C133) between 29 November and 3 December where we will be promoting our diamond polishing products and extensive toolroom / mould polishing programme.

Considering becoming a distributor for Kemet products in Eastern Europe? Meet us at our EuroMold 2005 stand for a chat or complete our distributors questionnaire (click here).

Announcement (October 2005)

Our new ultrasonic cleaning literature is available to download in electronic format (pdf)

  • Kemet range of laboratory ultrasonic cleaners (click here)
  • Kemet range of laboratory and semi-industrial ultrasonic cleaners (click here)
  • Kemet range of BT ultrasonic cleaners (click here)
  • Kemet range of mould cleaning systems (click here)

We have also expanded our range of cleaning solutions for ultrasonic cleaners. Click here for more details.

Announcement (August 2005)

Meet us at INTERPLAS 2005 (NEC, Birmingham, UK: 4-6 October 2005) at Hall 5, Stand 5647 where we will be promoting our new mould cleaning programme and extensive range of cleaning products. Further exhibition details are available at http://www.interplas-expo.com/. Our range of ultrasonic cleaners can be viewed at http://www.kemet.co.uk/cleaners.html

Announcement (May 2005)

To complement our Diamond Product range, Kemet are pleased to announce that we have now started to manufacture non-diamond grinding and lapping pastes. Silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and boron carbide pastes are available in 1kg containers in a wide range of Grit sizes.

The main advantages of Kemet grinding pastes include:-

  • Water soluble (environmentally friendly) and safe when handled.
  • User Friendly - fast and effective cutting.
  • Strictly manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 Quality standards - MSDS supplied.
  • Only finely graded abrasives used.

Please click here to download a data sheet on our grinding / lapping paste

Announcement (April 2005)

Kemet are pleased to announce the creation of our new Cleaning Division and Cleaning Technical Centre. We have now added a new range of Kemet High performance industrial cleaners to our programme. These systems incorporate excellent build quality together with intelligent technology. In our Technical centre at Maidstone, we are able to carry out cleaning trials and demonstrations.

We offer two different types of cleaning system:-

a) Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems
These are used with flat lapping / polishing machines and Metallographic range. They are designed to be modular to give flexibility, from a single cleaner to a fully automated system. This can include wash, rinse, dry, filtration and robotic transport system if required. Click here to download a technical datasheet.

We also carry out free of charge cleaning trials. Click here to download a Questionnaire which we request you to complete prior to commencing any trials.

b) Injection Mould Cleaning
These cleaners are aimed at Mould cleaning, Extrusion, Die Casting and Press Tools. Click here to download a technical datasheet.

The main advantage is a reduction in manual cleaning / time and no detail damaging abrasion is used in the process.

We are able to undertake free of charge mould cleaning trials. Click here to download a Questionnaire sheet which we request you complete prior to commencing any trials.

Announcement (February 2005)

Kemet will be exhibiting at Mach 2006 from 15-19 May 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK
To visit the MACH show website click here.

Announcement (April 2004)

The updated Toolroom Products catalogue is now available in electronic format. New additions include:

  • Kemet Ultrasonic cleaners - for all your industrial cleaning needs, ranging in size from 40 litres to 160 litres.
  • NSK Powered Hand Tools (NSK Electer) - for grinding, smoothing, polishing and deburring.
  • NSK Espert 500 Torque System - for ultra precision polishing.

Click here to download a electronic copy of the Toolroom catalogue

Announcement (April 2004)

Technical datasheets describing our range of Flat Lapping Machines are available in electronic format.

  • For details on the Kemet 15 series, click here
  • For details on the Kemet 24 series, click here
  • For details on the Kemet 36 series, click here

Announcement (March 2004)

The New Metallographic Products catalogue is available in electronic format. Additions to the Metallographic programme include:

  • Kemflex - A revolutionary grinding disc that does not rely on a magnet or self-adhesive support
  • Comprehensive selection of Cut-Off and Polishing Machines

Click here to download an electronic copy of the Metallographic catalogue

Announcement (January 2004)

Meet us at MACH 2004* (NEC, Birmingham, UK: 19-23 April 2004) at Hall 4, Stand 4012 where we will be exhibiting our new power hand tool range and flat lapping programme.

Announcement (December 2003)

The new metallographic consumables catalogue will be available from January 2004. It describes our new range of metallographic cut off and polishing machines. Click here to request a hard copy.

Announcement (August 2003)

THE NEW ESPRERT FROM NSK. A high torque, brushless motor, power hand tool system at an affordable price.
Contact Kemet sales for further details.

 

Announcement (August 2003)

Kemet International Ltd will shortly announce a new range of metallographic cut-off and polishing machines.

Product Update (August 2003)

Kemet International Ltd are pleased to offer a new range of heavy duty, ultrasonic cleaning machines.
We will shortly have available specific purpose mould cleaning machines. Details available upon request.

Product Update (April 2003)

New from NSK, exclusive to Kemet International LTD, the Electer E-Max micro grinding system.

 

Announcement (April 2003)

As of 1 April 2003, Kemet International Ltd are the exclusive distributors in the UK and Ireland for the complete range of Lapmaster Lapping machines. These include:

Optical Polishing machines

Fine Grinding machines

Double sided Lapping machines

Conventional lapping machines upto 3m diameter

For further details, contact your local Kemet representative.