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Nikkin Flux

We produce variety and high quality Flux, based upon the requirements of customer and type of alloy. Here is the link of list of flux.

Function of Flux

Aluminum has lots of advantages, such as light weight, corrosion resistance, good work-ability, recycling efficiency compare to any other metal. Therefore aluminum alloy are using for variety of applications in different market segment.

In aluminum casting, not only sophisticated cast design, but precise control of chemical composition is also required. If molten metal quality doesn’t reach to the required level, application may have defect and the molten cannot be used for final product, even if die casting design is perfect. Controlling molten metal quality is the key of the production. And the selection of suitable flux is necessary factor to control molten and produce high-quality application.

Selection of Flux

The following are important considerations in flux selection.
1)Purpose of use (e.g. removal of dross, degassing, Improvement of metal quality etc.)
2)Alloy type (Na-based or non-Na-based)
3)Molten metal temperature
4)Environmentally friendly type(unacceptance of smoke or gas emissions)
Here is the link of list of flux.

In order to using flux, please kindly pay attention to molten temperature and input volume of flux.

In order to increase the contact area of the flux with the molten metal and to ensure an efficient reaction, please mix the flux sufficiently after adding it to the molten metal.

The following are points regarding molten metal that should be checked prior to flux addition.
(1) The required alloy composition should be maintained. The molten metal should not be contaminated.
(2) Hazardous gases (hydrogen) and oxides that may degrade the properties of the alloy must be removed.
(3) The set temperature of molten metal is accurately maintained.

Flux List

Dross Removal Flux

TypeCharacteristicsMolten TemperatureAlloy TypeAmount of FluxNote
N115Environmentally friendly type660~750℃A0.1~0.5% 
N115SEnvironmentally friendly type700~800℃A0.1~0.5% 
N118Environmentally friendly type630~690℃A0.1~0.4%Compatible with feeders
N200Flux for low temperature700~740℃A0.1~0.4% 
N224Flux for low temperature650~720℃A0.1~0.5% 
N392Flux for high temperature700~800℃A0.1~0.5%Compatible with feeders
N408HNa Free type700~800℃A・B0.1~0.4%Compatible with feeders
N410Na Free type・SDGs Application Type680~760℃A・B0.1~0.4%Effect of reducing aluminum carry-out volume
 

Na-added Flux

TypeCharacteristicsMolten TemperatureAlloy TypeAmount of FluxNote
N764Powder type670~730℃A0.2~1.5% 
N764HPowder type710~770℃A0.2~1.5% 
R60・R70 R80Tablet Type660~790℃A0.1~0.5%Effective with submarine system

Refining Flux

TypeCharacteristicsMolten TemperatureAlloy TypeAmount of FluxNote
N833MRefining Type650℃以上A・B0.1~0.2%Ti-B addition
N887Hi-Si Alloy Type750℃以上0.2~0.3%P addition
 

Specific Component Removal Flux

Type Characteristics Molten Temperature Alloy Type Amount of Flux Note
NX970 Mg Removal Type 710~760℃ 5~8 times the amount of Mg to be removed

[About alloy types]

A (Na added): Aluminum alloys for casting and die casting
    Si<11% and Mg<1%
B (Na-free): Aluminum alloys for casting, drawn and rolled materials, and pure aluminum
    Si>11% and Mg>1