Die Casting Release Agents
Over 15 years experience in the field of design and development of release agents for the metal industry
BKY Chemical Solutions Ireland work closely with our supplier Metalflow to deliver reliable speciality chemicals to a wide range of industries.
Metalflow’s pressure Die Casting Release Agents are the result of decades of experience in the field of design and development of release agents for the metal industry. Technological lubricants and auxiliary products developed with the latest advances to improve the processes, help our clients with their waste management and allow them to comply with the most demanding environmental regulations.
Bespoke formulas available
Please contact us if you have a bespoke need or require a solution for a specific application. We can provide bespoke solutions for your desired physical properties.
Water Based Release Agents
CASTFLOW products are dilutable water-based release agents. Its different ranges have been developed to achieve an excellent film formation in a wide temperature range, to reduce the loss of product due to over-use and to protect the die from metallisation and oxidation, offering the highest cleanliness, perfect finishes and reducing cycle times.
| Water Based | Metal | Working Temp °C | Paintability | Dilution Ratio |
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CASTFLOW1000
High complexity parts that require coating or painting after the casting. |
Al / Zk | 150 – 250 | … | 1:50 – 1:100 |
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CASTFLOW2000
High compatibility with painting and coating after the casting (heaters, etc…). |
Al / Zk | 150 – 280 | .. | 1:50 – 1:150 |
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CASTFLOW5000
Medium size parts for automotive and aluminium and magnesium parts for IT. |
Al / Mg | 150 – 300 | . | 1:50 – 1:150 |
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CASTFLOW6000
Wide application range: automotive, electrical appliances, buildings, etc… |
Al | 150 – 320 | . | 1:50 – 1:200 |
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CASTFLOW8000
Heavy duty parts (big size automotive). |
Al | 200 – 350 | . | 1:50 – 1:200 |
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CASTFLOW9000
Highly demanding parts (structural & high complexity parts). |
Al / Mg | 200 – 350 | . | 1:50 – 1:200 |
Ready to Use Release Agents
Our Ready to Use Release Agents allow a direct use application increasing productivity and avoiding the dilution process. All solutions have been developed for a direct use microspray application, which reduces cycle times, avoids waste generation and help to meet clients’ sustainability goals.
| Water Base Superconcentrate | Metal | Working Temp °C | Paintability |
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CASTFLOW CONC 1000
Parts that require coating or painting after the casting. |
Al / Zk | 100 – 300 | … |
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CASTFLOW CONC 8000
Heavy duty parts (big size automotive, etc…). |
Al | 200 – 350 | . |
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CASTFLOW CONC 9000
Highly demanding parts (structural & high complexity parts). |
Al / Mg | 200 – 350 | . |
| Oil Base | Metal | Working Temp °C | Paintability |
| DESMOLDFLOW 200
Any type of part and size |
Al / Mg / Zk | 150 – 400 | |
| DESMOLDFLOW 700
Microspray application. |
Al / Mg / Zk | 150 – 400 | . |
| Powder Base | Metal | Working Temp °C | Paintability |
| POWDERFLOW 1000
Parts that require coating or painting after the casting. |
Zamak | 100 – 300 | … |
| POWDERFLOW 5000
Heavy duty parts (big size automotive, etc…). |
Al / Mg | 150 – 350 | .. |
| POWDERFLOW 8000
Highly demanding parts (structural & high complexity parts). |
Al / Mg | 150 – 400 | . |
Plunger Lubricants
Our range of Plunger Lubricants deliver optimum lubrication between the plunger and the injection chamber, without leaving residues nor inclusions in the part.
| Pistonflow – Liquids | Base | Working Temp °C |
| PISTONFLOW M | Mineral Oil | >260°C |
| PISTONFLOW S | Synthetic Oil | >260°C |
| PISTONFLOW W | Water | n / a |
| PistonWax – Solids | Base | Flashpoint | Diameter |
| PISTONWAX NX | Graphited polymer | >300°C | 1 – 1.5mm |
| PISTONWAX BX | Non-graphited polymer | >300°C | 1 – 2mm |
Technical Auxiliary Products
P – CRISOLFLOW
Ladle and channel protector developed to avoid metallisation, extend the tool’s life-time and to improve the flow of the molten metal.
P – METALPROT 9020
High temperature grease with refractory pigments for an optimum protection and lubrication of the back side of the die to ensure an easy disassembling P – when being necessary.
L – QUENCHFLOW
Drying improvement of the casted part. Provides corrosion protection and lubrication during the trimming process.
P – ALUFLOW IK
Graphited paste for start-up and hot spots lubrication.
L – METALPROT 9040
Protection of the dies from corrosion while they are stored.
P – METALPROT 9016
Aluminised grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.
L – METALFORM V 106
Release agent for trimming operations.
P – ALUFLOW
Aluminised paste for start-up and hot spots lubrication
L – METALCLEAN 6030
Daily cleaner to remove excessive greases from the die surface.
P – METALPROT COPPER
Copper grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.
L – DESMOLDFLOW 100
Oil for start-up use and hot spots lubrication.
L – METALCLEAN 6000
Cleaning and disinfection of tanks and circuits.
Industrial Auxiliary Products
| Oil Base | Base | Viscosity ISO VG | Viscosity Index |
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HYDROFLOW HFC
Water-glycol based hydraulic security fluid for any application requirement. |
Water-glycol | 32 – 68 | > 200 |
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HYDROFLOW HFDU
Synthetic oil based hydraulic security fluid for any application requirement. |
Synthetic Oil | 32 – 68 | > 180 |
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HYDROFLOW HM
Hydraulic fluid for high severity requirements, robotics and servo valves. |
Mineral Oil | 22 – 100 | > 95 |
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SLIDEFLOW
Sliding and slipping slideways oil. Antirust capacity and low coefficient of friction. |
Mineral Oil | 32 – 220 | > 95 |
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THERMICFLOW
Heat transfer oil for any requirement and industry (chemical, metallurgical, textile, paper, wood, Building, etc …). |
Mineral Oil
Synthetic Oil |
30 – 60
20 |
> 95
70 |