01/09 Product Datasheet - COVERAL MTS 1584

Date :08/18/2009

COVERAL* MTS 1584

Sodium Free Granulated Flux for Grain Refining and Cleaning
of all Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys Specifically designed for manual and
automated addition through the MTS 1500 technology

General description COVERAL MTS 1584 is a sodium free grain refining granulated flux with moderate
cleaning action suitable for Aluminium and Aluminium alloys including those containing
alloying amounts of magnesium. It is a universal grain refiner based on titanium and boron.

COVERAL MTS 1584 when introduced into the melt provides a cleaning action and reacts
to form titanium borides and aluminium borides. These finely dispersed species are highly
efficient nuclei that promote a fine equiaxed grain growth during solidification.

This grain structure ensures excellent feeding characteristics leading to optimum

mechanical properties in the casting. This improvement in feeding properties is beneficial
in sand casting application but it also gives benefit in gravity die and high pressure die
casting where solidification rates are usually higher.

For best results COVERAL MTS 1584 is recommended for use with the FDU MTS 1500
technology, where the granulate is added directly into a melt vortex and mixed vigorously.

Purpose : Coveral MTS 1584 is the efficient flux for Grain Refining of Aluminium alloys with moderate
cleaning action.

Benefits COVERAL MTS 1584 is sodium free.

COVERAL MTS 1584 combines both grain refining and cleaning in one product.
COVERAL MTS 1584 has been specifically designed to be used with MTS 1500.
COVERAL MTS 1584 is dust free in use and emits low fume during application into the
vortex.
When used through the MTS 1500, COVERAL MTS fluxes can be used at reduced
application rates compared to COVERAL GR fluxes and powder fluxes.
Pack size of 12.5 Kg for easy filling of the MTS 1500 hopper.

Instructions for use COVERA MTS 1584 is automatically added through the MTS 1500 in the short period of
vortex in order to achieve very efficient mixing and therefore resulting in an effective grain
refining and cleaning action. After the vortex step, the degassing stage of the MTS 1500 cycle
completes the treatment. After the MTS 1500 treatment is complete, the dross should be
carefully removed using an appropriate skimming tool.

Application temperature Insulating ladles : 700 - 780 °C.

Heated ladles/furnaces : 700 - 760 °C.

Addition rate 0.04 - 0.1 % of the metal weight depending on application type and foundry conditions.
Compared to use of AlTi5B1 rod, the addition rate is approx. 50 % - based on the amount of
 product added.

Standard packing 25 Kg polyethylene lined multi-ply paper sacks fitted with handles for easy lifting.

Precautions Like all fluxes, COVERAL MTS 1584 should be stored in a dry place.
Close opened bags or storage bins securely after use.

FOSECO products are manufactured in India by FOSECO INDIA LIMITED. All

information that is provided in this leaflet is to the best of our knowledge true and
accurate. Any claim arising out of defective material will be limited to replacement. The
company accepts no liability for any consequential losses and damages. The word
Foseco is a Registered Trade Name. For further information contact your local Foseco
Representative.

Foseco India Ltd. Sanaswadi, Pune 412 208. Ph:(02137) 668100, Fax: (02137) 668160

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