Aluminum Casting Alloys With
Enhanced Corrosion Resistance:
Delphi K-Alloy™ (die casting) and newly
released Delphi K-Alloy SP™ (sand casting/permanent
mold) are aluminum alloys that provide unexpected levels of
corrosion resistance when compared to traditional aluminum
alloys.
As of January
1, 2010 K-Alloy costs less. Delphi and Beck Aluminum have
reduced the price of K-Alloy making it far more competitive
when compared to 360 and 413 alloys. With better corrosion
resistance and comparable pricing K-Alloy becomes a better
choice.
In highly corrosive environments die cast parts form
unacceptable levels of corrosion. To eliminate the failure
of the products manufactured from conventional aluminum a
new die casting aluminum was developed and patented.
Exhibiting unique properties, the new alloy is branded as
K-Alloy. Download a brochure here.
Features
• Superior corrosion resistance as
compared to all other die casting alloys
•
Significantly improved thermal conductivity of 20% (over
380)*
• Physical properties comparable to 360 and 413 alloys
• K-Alloy can be cast using existing dies
• Castability similar to 360 and 413
• No special handling
• Readily available commercial suppliers in the US,
China and Korea
*In addition, K-Alloy may be post-processed to increase the
thermal conductivity by as much as 40% for high performance
applications. Call for more information.
K-Alloy was developed and patented by Delphi Corporation
for under-hood applications where moisture, road salt
corrosion, heat, vibration and shock had been contributing
to failure of standard Al alloys resulting in warranty
repair. K-Alloy, as cast, has virtually eliminated
corrosion with automakers now certifying the life of K
Alloy components in excess of 20 years under the hood.
K-Alloy is available world-wide.
Delphi K-Alloy SP™ for Sand Cast and
Permanent Mold applications is now available. Call or
e-mail for more information.
K-Alloy is now available through Beck Aluminum, the largest
distributor of primary Aluminum alloys in the US. Delphi
Corp. has announced a strategic licensing agreement with
Beck Aluminum that will improve the competitiveness of
K-Alloy through increased availability at attractive
prices.
MDW Technologies, LLC has extensive experience with
corrosion issues in die cast, permanent mold cast and sand
cast aluminum alloy parts. Over the past five years we have
been commercializing K-Alloy world-wide in industries
including outdoor lighting, electrical components, traffic
control, recreational, automotive and other products that
need to perform in harsh environments. If corrosion in
aluminum castings is an issue in your company, K-Alloy
could be a long-term solution for improved parts with less
post-processing and lower overall cost. Contact us today
for more information.
MDW Technologies, LLC
18195 McDurmott, East
Suite G
Irvine, CA 92614
949.757.0341
info@mdwtech.com
