Filtration Equipment IA500

Relative quality control by filtration time
Samples are melted in the equipment, preventing oxide formation when hot metal is poured
Optional inclusion analysis (microscopic observation of filter residues, image analysis, and comparison with a database accumulated for each alloy type)

The IA500 melts samples under strictly controlled conditions (i.e., in the equipment) and performs filtration tests.

The filtration time allows comparison of the relative cleanliness of aluminum alloys.

IA500 melts samples in the crucible of the equipment

There is a concern that oxides and oxide films may form when molten metal is hot-charged in front of the furnace due to the reaction between the molten metal and the atmosphere, but the IA5000 melts quietly in the crucible inside the equipment, so the risk of changing the history of the sample is extremely low.

Filtration Test process

Set the IA filter in the middle of the device and put sample from the top.
Sample is melted by the device’s built-in heater.
Start pressurization and perform Filtration test.
Melted sample passes through the IA filter, and the load cell records the filtration time and weight.

Filtration Test Result

The filtration time and weight are output as test results.

The results can be taken out of the device via USB.
Inclusion testing is available as an option by sending the filtered filters to us.

Inclusion analysis is performed by measuring the amount of inclusions and analyzing the metallographic structure to provide more detailed information to the customer.