PHI Non-Ferrous Flux
Cleaner Melt. Lower Metal Loss. Better Casting Quality.
The quality of an aluminum casting starts with the quality of the molten metal.
During melting, holding and transfer, molten aluminum can form oxides, inclusions and dross that may affect casting quality and increase metal loss. Proper aluminum melt treatment helps improve melt cleanliness, control metallurgy and recover more usable aluminum from the process.
Prolific provides a comprehensive range of aluminum fluxes and melt-treatment products for foundries, die casters and aluminum processors, covering:
Melt cleaning and skimming
Dross treatment and metal recovery
Reduction of oxide and metallurgical impurities
Sodium modification
Grain refinement
Primary silicon refinement
Improvement of feeding and solidification behavior
Release agents and coatings
Our solutions can be selected according to the aluminum alloy, casting process, furnace type and required metallurgical result.
Why Is Aluminum Melt Treatment Important?
Aluminum is widely used for lightweight, high-performance components in industries such as automotive, transportation, electronics, machinery and general engineering. However, achieving consistent casting quality requires more than simply melting the alloy. Proper melt treatment can help:
Improve Melt Cleanliness
Remove or separate oxides and non-metallic inclusions from molten aluminum.
Reduce Metal Loss in Dross
Promote better separation between aluminum and oxide-containing dross so that more usable metal can be recovered.
Improve Casting Properties
Appropriate modification and grain refinement can improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of the final casting.
Control Solidification
Grain refiners, modifiers and feeding aids can help control solidification behavior and reduce casting defects.
Improve Process Stability
Selecting the correct treatment for the alloy and casting process helps achieve more consistent production quality.
Aluminum Melt Treatment by Function
Different foundry processes require different metallurgical treatments. Rather than using one universal flux, the treatment should be selected according to its intended function.
| Melt Treatment | Main Purpose | Typical Product Families |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning & Skimming | Remove oxides and inclusions and assist dross separation | ARSAL, PROBAT-FLUSS |
| Dross Treatment | Reduce aluminum content remaining in dross | ARSAL, PROBAT-FLUSS |
| Modification | Modify eutectic silicon structure in AlSi alloys | EUTEKTAL, MONOTAB |
| Grain Refinement | Refine α-aluminum grain structure | MIKROSAL |
| Primary Silicon Refinement | Refine primary silicon in hypereutectic AlSi alloys | PROBAT-FLUSS VLP |
| Feeding Improvement | Support controlled solidification and reduce shrinkage-related defects | BEGASER, MIKRO, LUNKERPULVER |
| Coating / Release | Protect casting surfaces and support release and heat transfer | CILLOLIN |
01 | Pressure Die Casting
High-pressure die casting requires a clean and controlled aluminum melt to support stable casting conditions and consistent component quality.
Hypoeutectic AlSi Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlSi8Cu3
- G-AlSi10Mg
- G-AlSi7Mg
- G-AlSi12
- G-AlZn10Si8
Cleaning & Dross Treatment
These treatments are designed to assist removal of oxides and impurities while promoting the formation of low-metal dross.
- ARSAL 2120
- ARSAL 2125
- ARSAL 2135
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 224
Near-Eutectic & Hypereutectic AlSi Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlSi12
- G-AlSi18CuNiMg
- G-AlSi17CuNiMg
Cleaning & Skimming
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2140
Primary Silicon Refinement
Primary silicon refinement is particularly important in hypereutectic AlSi alloys where the size and distribution of primary silicon can influence the final casting structure.
- PROBAT-FLUSS VLP 200
02 | Continuous Casting
Continuous aluminum casting requires stable melt quality, controlled oxide formation and consistent grain structure throughout production.
Typical alloys
- Al
- AlMg
- AlMgSi
- AlCuMg
- AlZnMg
Cleaning & Dross Treatment
- ARSAL 2120
- ARSAL 2125
- ARSAL 2135
Sodium-Free Cleaning & Dross Treatment
Sodium-free treatment can be particularly useful for alloys and processes where sodium introduction must be avoided.
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2140
Grain Refinement
Grain refinement helps produce a finer and more homogeneous aluminum grain structure.
- MIKROSAL AL T 100
- MIKROSAL AL T 200
Coating / Release Agent
Designed for applications such as molds and starting blocks in vertical continuous casting, providing separation, surface protection and controlled heat transfer.
- CILLOLIN AL 225
03 | Sand Casting
Sand casting offers high flexibility for producing complex aluminum components, but the comparatively slow solidification process makes proper melt treatment especially important. Treatment may include cleaning, modification, grain refinement and feeding control, depending on the alloy.
Hypoeutectic AlSi Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlSi8Cu3
- G-AlSi10Mg
- G-AlSi7Mg
- G-AlSi12
- G-AlZn10Si8
Cleaning
- ARSAL 2120
- ARSAL 2125
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 224
Modification
Modification treatments are used to control the morphology of eutectic silicon and support the required casting properties.
- EUTEKTAL T 201
- PROBAT-FLUSS MONOTAB NS
- EUTEKTAL 375
Grain Refinement
- MIKROSAL AL T 100
- MIKROSAL AL 350
Feeding & Solidification Support
These products are used to influence feeding and solidification behavior and help control shrinkage-related casting defects.
- PROBAT-FLUSS BEGASER T 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS MIKRO 100
Near-Eutectic & Hypereutectic AlSi Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlSi12
- G-AlSi18CuNiMg
- G-AlSi17CuNiMg
Cleaning & Skimming
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
Primary Silicon Refinement
- PROBAT-FLUSS VLP 200
Feeding Improvement
- PROBAT-FLUSS BEGASER T 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS MIKRO 100
Low-Silicon Aluminum Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlMg3
- G-AlMg3Si
- G-AlCu4Ti
Cleaning & Skimming
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
Grain Refinement
- MIKROSAL AL T 100
- MIKROSAL AL T 200
Feeding Improvement
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
04 | Gravity Die Casting
Gravity die casting combines reusable metallic molds with controlled solidification to produce dimensionally stable aluminum components. Proper melt treatment can influence:
- Melt cleanliness
- Filling behavior
- Grain structure
- Silicon morphology
- Feeding behavior
- Shrinkage tendency
- Final mechanical properties
Hypoeutectic AlSi Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlSi8Cu3
- G-AlSi10Mg
- G-AlSi7Mg
- G-AlSi12
- G-AlZn10Si8
Cleaning & Skimming
- ARSAL 2120
- ARSAL 2125
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 224
Modification
- EUTEKTAL T 201
- PROBAT-FLUSS MONOTAB NS
- EUTEKTAL 375
Grain Refinement
- MIKROSAL AL T 100
- MIKROSAL AL 350
Feeding Improvement
- PROBAT-FLUSS BEGASER T 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS MIKRO 100
Near-Eutectic & Hypereutectic AlSi Alloys
Cleaning & Skimming
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
Primary Silicon Refinement
- PROBAT-FLUSS VLP 200
Feeding Improvement
- PROBAT-FLUSS BEGASER T 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS MIKRO 100
Low-Silicon Aluminum Alloys
Typical alloys
- G-AlMg3
- G-AlMg3Si
- G-AlCu4Ti
Cleaning & Skimming
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 2126
- PROBAT-FLUSS AL 3125
Feeding Improvement
- PROBAT-FLUSS LUNKERPULVER 200
- PROBAT-FLUSS MIKRO 100
Featured Aluminum Melt-Treatment Solutions
ARSAL
ARSAL products are designed for aluminum melt cleaning and dross treatment. Depending on the selected grade, they can help:
- Separate oxides from molten aluminum
- Produce dry, low-metal dross
- Improve metal recovery
- Reduce furnace and crucible build-up
- Support cleaner aluminum processing
PROBAT-FLUSS
The PROBAT-FLUSS range includes solutions for several metallurgical functions: cleaning and skimming (AL 224, AL 2126, AL 3125), primary silicon refinement (VLP 200) and feeding and solidification control (BEGASER T 200, LUNKERPULVER 200, MIKRO 100).
The appropriate product depends on the alloy composition and casting process.
MIKROSAL
MIKROSAL grain refiners are designed to refine the α-aluminum grain structure. Typical benefits of controlled grain refinement include:
- Finer and more homogeneous grain structure
- Improved casting consistency
- Better melt flow and feeding characteristics
- Improved casting surface
- Reduced tendency toward certain solidification defects
EUTEKTAL
EUTEKTAL products are designed for modification of aluminum-silicon casting alloys.
Modification controls the morphology of eutectic silicon and can contribute to improved mechanical properties and casting performance.
Typical products: ARSAL 2120, ARSAL 2125, ARSAL 2135 · MIKROSAL AL T 100, MIKROSAL AL T 200, MIKROSAL AL 350 · EUTEKTAL T 201, EUTEKTAL 375, PROBAT-FLUSS MONOTAB NS
Choosing the Correct Aluminum Flux
There is no single aluminum flux suitable for every foundry application. The correct melt-treatment product depends on several factors:
Casting process
Pressure die casting, gravity die casting, sand casting or continuous casting.
Alloy composition
Hypoeutectic AlSi, hypereutectic AlSi, AlMg, AlCu, AlZn or other aluminum alloys.
Treatment objective
Cleaning, skimming, dross treatment, modification, grain refinement, primary silicon refinement or feeding control.
Furnace and processing method
Crucible furnace, holding furnace, melting furnace, dosing furnace or centralized melting system.
Application method
Manual treatment, plunging, impeller treatment or automatic dosing.
Selecting the correct product and dosage is important to obtain the desired metallurgical result while avoiding unnecessary chemical consumption.
Complete Solutions for Aluminum Foundries
Prolific supports aluminum foundries with more than individual melt-treatment products. Our Non-Ferrous Product Solutions can be integrated across the aluminum melting and casting process, including:
- Aluminum Furnaces
- Immersion Heaters
- Aluminum Flux
- Release Agents
- Crucibles
- Coatings
- Degassing & Cleaning Equipment
- Hydrogen Analysis
- Vacuum Density Testing
This allows customers to combine melting, heating, melt treatment and quality-control solutions within one coordinated process.
Need Help Selecting an Aluminum Flux?
Tell us your:
- Alloy
- Furnace Type
- Melt Capacity
- Casting Process
- Current Problem
Whether your objective is cleaner aluminum, lower metal loss, improved dross separation, grain refinement, modification or improved casting quality, our team can recommend a suitable melt-treatment solution for your process.
Contact Prolific for Aluminum Flux & Melt Treatment Solutions.
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