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Beck to market low corrosion alloy
17 Aug 2008
Delphi Corp has announced a strategic licensing agreement with Beck Aluminum to produce and market its patented corrosion-resistant K-Alloy. The agreement will increase the availability of the alloy at attractive prices.
The Delphi agreement with Beck Aluminum helps simplify the process to gain access to the patented material. K-Alloy is an innovative new aluminum die casting alloy that resists corrosion. It can eliminate expensive processes such as anodizing, chromating, powder coating and painting that are designed to slow corrosion. In addition to cosmetic improvements, K-Alloy provides increased functional durability for aluminum cast components in harsh environments.
Originally developed to withstand extreme salt corrosion and temperatures, vibration and shock experienced in vehicle engine electronics, K-Alloy aluminum is now currently used or being tested on products as diverse as sporting goods, outdoor lighting, furniture, water systems, mail boxes, radios, communications enclosures and vehicle roof racks. K-Alloy has been tested to withstand 3,000 hours of salt spray testing with no metal loss or surface damage. Other aluminum alloys would require additional processes and/or coatings to withstand this harsh environment.
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