Fused Fluxes
Fused Fluxes are produced by melting the raw materials into a liquid state using a high temperature electric furnace. The cooled material is then crushed or ground to the desired particle size. Fused fluxes are typically available in multiple grain sizes to allow optimum performance by application.
Fused Flux Features:
- Non-hygroscopic
- Fully Reacted
- Chemically homogenous
- Contain no metallic deoxidizers
- Glass-like appearance, high graini strength
Fused Flux Benefits:
- Particles are non-hygroscopic and do not absorb moisture, therefore only a low temperature (300°F/150°C) drying cycle is required to remove surface moisture/condensation, providing increased protection against hydrogen cracking.
- Provide smooth, stable performance even welding currents (up to 2,000 amps).
- Flux particles are chemically consistent welds.
- Fused fluxes are less susceptible to particle breakdown due to flux recycling, reducing the creation of fine dust particles.
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