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Questions about ordering

What are the shipping costs at EKKSOL?

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When will my order be delivered?

As soon as we have received your order we will start to prepare your order. If you order on workdays before 4:00 p.m. we will ship the same workday. In 95% of the cases, your order will be delivered within 3 days. If you order after 4:00 p.m., we will pack & ship the next working day.

Custom made products (e.g. steel wool per metre) must be ordered before 3:00 p.m..

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Can I pick up my order?

Pick up is only possible on weekdays between 10:00 - 16:00 hours. Pick up is only possible in consultation.
You can pay by PIN or cash. We are located in the Netherlands.

Can I order tax-free?

Only for companies located in an EU country other than the Netherlands and with a valid European VAT number, it is possible to make VAT 0% purchases through our web store.

  1. At Checkout under "Order type" choose "business" and proceed to step 2.
  2. Enter your VAT number and wait for validation.

PAY ATTENTION! If you, as a Dutch company, enter a VAT and no VAT is charged, you will still have to pay the 21% VAT.

Can I order by purchase order?

Yes, you can. This is only possible for companies and in some cases we may ask for advance payment.

Please send your purchase order to info@ekksol.com clearly stating the desired item with item number and quantity.
You will then receive an order confirmation from us.

FAQ steel wool

What is steel wool?

Steel wool is a material made of thin steel filaments that are woven together into a mat or cushion. Most people know steel wool in the form of a scouring sponge. It is also used by woodworkers as a replacement for sandpaper. Steel wool has a number of other uses. Many hardware stores sell steel wool. There are several qualities available for different tasks, ranging from grade fine to coarse.

Steel wool was developed in the 19th century and was originally produced from a waste product known as chips. These chips occur when metal is put on a turning lathe. The metalworkers discovered that the fine fibers of the chips seemed to have interesting properties. They could almost behave like a textile. Presumably they started using steel wool at home, after which other people started using it, creating a demand for commercially produced steel wool.

What is the finest steel wool?

Steel wool 0000 (pronounced as 4 x 0) is the finest steel wool available. This steel wool 0000 is used to clean and polish metal and to polish waxed or oiled wood and to remove water stains from waxed wood.

What is the difference between METALINO steel wool and RAKSO steel wool?

None. METALINO steel wool is for the Dutch and Belgian market. RAKSO steel wool is for the German market. The only difference is the packaging.

What is steel wool made of?

Steel wool is manufactured from special high-quality steel wire. This steel wool consists of pure material, is extremely tear-resistant and extremely elastic. 9 finely graded varieties guarantee perfect results on the most varied surfaces of wood, metal, plastic, stone and glass.

Does steel wool scratch?

Steel wool is a relatively soft material. The grinding and polishing capacity of steel wool mainly results from the fine metal fibers, which work just like knives. The hardness scale shows the areas in which steel wool carefully grinds, carefully leveling and cleans without scratches.

Can steel wool rust?

If kept dry, steel wool can be kept practically unlimited. Only in contact with water or chemicals can steel wool rust. The STAINLESS STEEL WOOL is completely stainless and is used mainly on wet spots, in connection with solvents, on tannic acid wood types and for marble crystallisation. View all stainless steel wool..

How does steel wool relate to sandpaper?

Steel wool compared to sandpaper (for indication):

Steel wool 4 3 2 1 0 00 000 0000
Sandpaper 30-40 40-60 60-80 80-120 100-150 150-220 280-320 300-400

Is steel wool environmentally friendly?

That good quality also takes the environment into account, speaks for itself. That's why all our steel wool is environmentally friendly made from pure ores and valuable recycled metals.

After use you can throw it at the rubbish or at the old iron and will be reused without problems. What is not reused will degrade naturally in the course of time.

Can mice pass through steel wool?

Mice can squeeze through the smallest of holes and cracks. A 5 mm hole is big enough for a mouse. Steel wool is sharp and mice do not like gnawing at it. Steel wool is an ideal tool to repel mice.

Which steel wool against mice?

Only stainless steel wool is suitable for keeping mice and rats away. Normal steel wool will rust and decay quite quickly. The professional pest controllers prefer Mouse & Rat STOP steel wool.

Read more about steel wool against mice & rats...

Which steel wool is suitable for polishing a natural stone floor?

Steel wool 00 can be used for cleaning, levelling and polishing various stone surfaces. Suitable for e.g. composite stone, granite, limestone, ceramics, ceramic tiles, quartz composite, slate, marble, natural artificial stone, porcelanato, split material.

Also suitable to use for polishing Bellinzoni wax on natural stone kitchen worktops and sinks.

PLEASE NOTE: Always try in an inconspicuous place first.

Which steel wool is magnetic?

Normal steel wool, which consists largely of pure iron, is ferromagnetic. Some types of stainless steel wool are also magnetic, such as the stainless steel 434 variant.

Do you supply steel wool for industrial applications?

We also supply customized stainless steel wool special for dampers, sound insulation, ovens, electrowinning & mining and other industrial applications.

Stainless steel steel wool is resistant to extreme conditions such as heat, moisture, temperature fluctuations. That makes it very interesting for many applications.

All our stainless steel steel wool is made from stainless steel 434 (stainless steel DIN 1.4113) and temperature resistant up to approx. 800 ° C. We can also supply stainless steel steel wool in stainless steel 314 (stainless steel 1.4841) and as HT (stainless steel DIN 1.4762) temperature resistant up to approx. 1200 ° C and non-magnetic (V4A).

Contact us for more information or a quote.

What is the difference between INOX 434 and INOX 314?

INOX 434

Also referred to as 1.4113 or AISI 434.
INOX 434 is a ferritic stainless steel. Has excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion.

INOX 314

Also referred to as 1.4841 or AISI 314.
INOX 314 is an austenitic stainless steel. This type has the best heat resistance of all Chromium-Nickel steels. Is completely non-magnetic.

Questions about polishing

How can I make dull aluminum shiny again?

Aluminum is a light type of metal that requires special attention when cleaning and polishing. With the aluminum products from AUTOSOL you can polish, polish and clean excellent aluminum. The special products reinforce each other's effect when cleaning, polishing and protecting.

FAQ copper wool

What is copper wool used for?

Copper is of a fairly soft metal type. This makes copper wool excellent for polishing delicate surfaces such as chrome. Because of the way copper wool is woven, it gets stuck between the teeth of rodents, making it difficult to move or chew. It is therefore, in addition to stainless steel wool, very suitable for keeping mice and rats away.

Does copper wool rust?

No, it will not rust. However, it does corrode! Copper wool can form a green film, or patina, on its surface over time. As the fibres are very thin, corroded copper wool will no longer be suitable for the application it is used for. Therefore, store it in a dry place.

What grades of copper wool are available?

Copper wool is available in the grades fine, medium and coarse. Copper wool fine has an average wire thickness of 60 microns (μm), medium of 90 microns (μm) and coarse of 120 microns (μm).

How much copper wool do I need for distilling and rectifying?

Copper wool has a cleansing effect in your distillate. It binds more hydrogen sulphide, which results in a milder aroma.

  • Approx. 50 grams are sufficient and generous as a filling for the high alcohol 0.5 litre distilleries.
  • Approx. 100 grams for "Arabia" distilleries up to 3 litres.
  • Approx. 450 grams to fill a 5 litre column distillery.

If you need even larger quantities, we can also supply you with one or more 1kg rolls.

Order copper wool for distillation and rectification...

Is copper wool magnetic?

No, copper wool is not magnetic. This can be quickly tested by holding a magnet to it. It will not be attracted by the magnet.

Questions about AUTOSOL

The packaging of the AUTOSOL product contains a discount code. Is this valid on ekksol.com?

Yes, it is valid on our site. 

A number of AUTOSOL products contain a discount code that can be used on autosol.de. Because EKKSOL is the importer of AUTOSOL for the Benelux, this discount code is also valid in our webshop.