Knowledge & Experience
Precision
Optical Surface Technologies (OST) is the leading European producer of cerium oxide based glass polishing powders.We have been making polishing powders at our UK site since the early 1960s. OST is an ISO 9001 accredited production unit paying critical attention to glass polish manufacture, by the rigorous application of statistical process control. There are many factors to consider in the design of a polishing powder. Critical parameters include:
- Surface quality
- Polishing speed
- Pad type
- Pressure
- Glass composition
Our unique polish characterisation laboratory enables us to produce purpose built powders or slurries to meet every requirement.
Raw Materials
- Selected according to product requirements
- Monitored to ensure consistency and quality of supply
Composition
- Adjustable up to 99.5% purity, according to product requirements
- Carefully controlled to ensure the optimum balance between chemical activity and physical abrasion
- Chemical analysis performed in our UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 1091
