PJ Bowers; Engineered & Specialty Foam Experts

What is Electrolysis and galvanic corrosion?

Galvanic Corrosion is the corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are used together in a structure and exposed to an electrolyte (salt water, chemical, petrol) and the less noble of the 2 metals will corrode. For example; aluminum sheet with steel fasteners on a boat. Some pairings of metals are more at risk of galvanic corrosion. Check a galvanic series or chart.
Electrolysis is the acceleration of the galvanic corrosion when electricity is introduced to the metals in question. Connected by an external electrical source, the less noble metal experiences accelerated galvanic corrosion.
while both processes involve metals and electrolytes, their dependence on an external voltage source distinguishes them.
There are a number of great choices and opinions in Australia when it comes to engineered foam materials and sometimes it is hard to identify who and what options are best suited for the application at hand. Even pre-specified foam materials can have variables which may result in the end product not being fit-for-purpose. Here at PJ Bowers, our mission is to be the global experts in engineered and specialty foams so you can be secure and confident  that your products are delivered to the highest quality, in full and on time.
Our values of integrity, hard work and innovation are resolute and critical to PJ Bowers success. We pride ourselves on being an honest organisation, always we remain focused and proceed with maximum effort to achieve the best outcome for our partners and customers. We are in a constant state of transformation in every area of our business whether it be our processes, materials, products or relationships. We do this to achieve our goal of being the best.
Since 1995, PJ Bowers has excelled in the distribution and conversion of engineered foam products directly to customers across Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, UAE,Greece, Thailand and Japan and indirectly to almost every corner of the globe. This is achieved by listening to our customer, identifying core objectives, understanding where our part fits in the overall delivery of a project and partnering with our customers to reach those expected outcomes efficiently and effectively.
Our talented people are at the heart of our service and expertise. We are a team of qualified engineers,industrial designers, tradespeople, and marketers who are experts in product design, rapid process prototyping, product development, materials development,product and project management, short and long run manufacturing as well as international distribution and logistics management.
All our partners and customers across the aerospace, Defence, electronics, marine, construction,mining, medical, automotive, industrial and environmental sectors benefit from over 38 years of engineered and specialty foam knowledge and experience which is captured and preserved by our internal PJ Bowers knowledge base and inhouse training programs. Our knowledge and training databases are designed to continuously up skill our team and transfer our wealth of knowledge to our customers accurately and with confidence.
PJ Bowers is continually working with global foam producers and accredited testing facilities to bring to market innovative foam materials and products which include certified fire retardancy and anti-static foams, accredited acoustic absorbing, insulation and vibration foams, chemical resistant foams and latex free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic foams as well as a growing range of recycled and bio based foams. We work with regulatory bodies in both the construction and marine sectors to progress the use, safety and innovation of materials and products.
Based on Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast, PJ Bowers offers and end-to-end solution to most engineered and specialty foam product needs including a complete product design and rapid process prototyping studio, materials testing laboratory and unrivalled state-of-the-art production plant equipped with the latest NC splitting(skiving), CNC routing, thermal laminating, CNC knife, waterjet, wire and laser cutting, laser etching and engraving machinery. PJ Bowers also provides assembly and fulfillment solutions to anywhere in the world.
Our innovation and expertise cover an extensive range of products including but not limited to the design and production of tool control and case inserts, specialty packaging, impact protection and display products, medical and health devices, HVAC, acoustic and vibration foams, custom gaskets and seals and products for environmental, civil and construction, manufacturing, marine and sports sectors.
If you would like to learnmore about PJ Bowers, our expertise and capabilities, visit www.pjbowers.com.au or contact us directly to help resolve your needs on 1800 223 626 or email, sales@pjbowers.com.au.

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