Issued October 2000
Supersedes April 1970
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Metco SF Aluminum Wire
Technical Bulletin #10-009
Metco SF Aluminum Wire
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This is an aluminum-silicon alloy wire manufactured exclusively for flame spraying. It produces
coatings which are harder, but somewhat less corrosion-resistant than coatings of Metco Aluminum
Wire. SF Aluminum sprays faster than Aluminum. The coatings are denser and finer in texture.
Metco SF Aluminum Wire is certifiable as meeting Department of Defense specification MIL-W-6712B,
Table II, Silicon Aluminum.
Metco SF Aluminum Wire can be sprayed with any Metco metallizing gun, using any fuel gas.
Applications
Metco SF Aluminum is recommended for machine element work, for building up worn aluminum parts,
for repairing blow-holes in aluminum castings, for changing the shape of aluminum castings in model
work, or for building up aluminum patterns.
Metco SF Aluminum is an excellent filler metal for brazing the higher melting aluminum alloys 2S, 3S,
and numbers 1 and 2 brazing sheet.
Use SF Aluminum for applying a heat-reflective or light-reflective surface to glass.
Typical Composition
Aluminum 94.%
Silicon 6.%
Physical Properties
Melting point: 1150˚F (approx.)
Typical macrohardness: Rh 95
Shrink: in/in .0068
Coating tensile strength: psi 37,000
Density: gm/cc 2.41
Tensile bond strength: (on cold rolled steel)
Over grit blast: psi 1700
Full Metco Method: psi 2920
Over Sprabond Wire: psi 2050
Thread & Sprabond: psi 3100
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Safety Measures
Flame spraying is a completely safe process when performed in accordance with “Metco’s Safety
Measures”. Familiarize yourself with local safety regulations before starting spraying operations. DO
NOT operate your spraying equipment or use the spray material supplied before you have thoroughly
read the Metco Instruction Manual.
Disregarding These Instructions May Be Dangerous To Your Health.
The information provided in this document is for the convenience of Sulzer Metco’s customers for the
purpose of evaluation and proper use of the Sulzer Metco product(s) described herein. This document
and the information contained herein is the property of Sulzer Metco and shall not be used, disclosed,
or reproduced in whole or in part for any purpose other than for the use of said product(s). Nor shall
this information be used in any way with goods not manufactured and sold by Sulzer Metco. Sulzer
Metco makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the information contained herein.
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