GEM is recognized as a leading supplier and innovative developer of stainless steel products that add value, function and style to some of the finest recreational boats in the world. We are the creators of the GEMLUX Electropolishing Process. The process removes iron from the surface of the steel yielding a higher chromium to iron ratio which gives our hardware an unmatched luster and resistance to corrosion.
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Hyrdrogen Removal

Hydrogen Removal

The presence of hydrogen in metals is accountable for three major problems: bacterial growth, metal fatigue, and explosive conditions.

GEMLUX® processing is the most effective method for removing hydrogen from stainless steel. Detailed testing has proven that only this process has such thorough results. The hydrogen is not only removed at the surface, but throughout the metal as well. This is of paramount significance in counteracting metal fatigue and contamination. By removing hydrogen:

GEMLUX® Processing:

  • Severely Restricts Bacterial Growth
  • Reduces Metal Fatique
  • Eliminates a Source of Potential Explosion
The SIMS Test (Second Ion Mass-Spectroscopy) results shown below indicate by color, the hydrogen concentration levels of a treated sample as opposed to an untreated one. This purging is accomplished simultaneously along with brightening, deburring and surface refinement.

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