Surgical Instrument Finishing & Medical-Grade Polishing

In the medical field, every component must meet uncompromising standards for cleanliness, surface integrity, and performance. At R & R Polishing Ltd, we offer specialist polishing, finishing, and cleaning services for surgical instruments and medical-grade components, ensuring each item meets stringent industry requirements for both functionality and hygiene.

Our Expertise:
Surgical instruments — from scalpels and forceps to orthopedic implants like hip and knee joints — require not just visual perfection but scientifically measurable surface quality.
We perform controlled polishing and buffing operations using bespoke processes that achieve the necessary Ra (surface roughness) values, critical for minimising bacterial adhesion and ensuring sterility.

Our polishing teams are trained in the handling of medical-grade stainless steels (such as 316L, 17-4PH, and other specialist alloys), titanium, cobalt-chromium alloys, and more. Surface finishing operations are carefully tailored to the mechanical properties and requirements of each material, ensuring no structural weakening or thermal distortion occurs during polishing.

All components are subjected to ultrasonic cleaning using medical-grade detergents before and after finishing. This critical step guarantees complete removal of polishing compounds, oils, particulates, and other potential contaminants — meeting ISO 13485 and FDA cleanliness expectations where required.

Why Surgical Instrument Finishing Matters:
Poor or uneven polishing can lead to microscopic crevices, microburrs, or contaminated surfaces — all of which pose serious risks to patient safety. A properly finished instrument not only functions better but also resists corrosion, enhances cleanability, and extends its functional lifespan.

Why Choose R & R Polishing Ltd:

Industry Standard Compliance:
We work to the highest recognised medical device standards, including ISO 13485 protocols where applicable, ensuring full traceability and consistent process control.

Specialist Surface Finishing:
From mirror polishes to fine satin finishes, we deliver exact Ra values to customer specifications for optimum performance and sterilization compatibility.

Material Expertise:
Extensive experience working with surgical-grade stainless steels, titanium, cobalt-chrome alloys, and medical plastics.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Excellence:
Every part is meticulously cleaned in ultrasonic baths between stages, ensuring zero contamination risk.

Precision, Consistency, Integrity:
Through our multi-generational heritage in polishing and metal finishing, we deliver unmatched craftsmanship you can trust with critical medical components.

When Precision and Safety Are Non-Negotiable, Choose R & R Polishing Ltd.
Every polish. Every part. Every time.