Die Casting Release Agents

Die Casting Release Agents & Lubricants

Over 15 years’ experience in the field of design and development of release agents for the metal industry.

BKY Chemical Solutions 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
CASTFLOW1000 High complexity parts that require coating or painting after the casting.	Al / Zk	150 – 250	…	1:50 – 1:100
CASTFLOW2000 High compatibility with painting and coating after the casting (heaters, etc…).	Al / Zk	150 – 280	..	1:50 – 1:150
CASTFLOW5000 Medium size parts for automotive and aluminium and magnesium parts for IT.	Al / Mg	150 – 300	.	1:50 – 1:150
CASTFLOW6000 Wide application range: automotive, electrical appliances, buildings, etc…	Al	150 – 320	.	1:50 – 1:200
CASTFLOW8000 Heavy duty parts (big size automotive).	Al	200 – 350	.	1:50 – 1:200
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
CASTFLOW CONC 1000 Parts that require coating or painting after the casting.	Al / Zk	100 – 300	…
CASTFLOW CONC 8000 Heavy duty parts (big size automotive, etc…).	Al	200 – 350	.
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

Formulations designed for the protection and treatment of the surfaces related to the die casting process. All the products have been formulated to extend the lifetime of the surfaces or parts where they are applied, as well as to prevent premature wear, oxidation, corrosion and to facilitate its maintenance, cleaning, manipulation and replacement.

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 – ALUFLOW IK
Graphited paste for start-up and hot spots lubrication.

L – METALFORM V 106
Release agent for trimming operations.

P – METALPROT COPPER
Copper grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.

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 – METALPROT 9040
Protection of the dies from corrosion while they are stored.

P – ALUFLOW
Aluminised paste for start-up and hot spots lubrication.

L – DESMOLDFLOW 100
Oil for start-up use and hot spots lubrication.

L – QUENCHFLOW
Drying improvement of the casted part. Provides corrosion protection and lubrication during the trimming process.

P – METALPROT 9016
Aluminised grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.

L – METALCLEAN 6030
Daily cleaner to remove excessive greases from the die surface.

L – METALCLEAN 6000
Cleaning and disinfection of tanks and circuits.

Industrial Auxiliary Products

Oil Base	Base	Viscosity ISO VG	Viscosity Index
HYDROFLOW HFC Water-glycol based hydraulic security fluid for any application requirement.	Water-glycol	32 – 68	> 200
HYDROFLOW HFDU Synthetic oil based hydraulic security fluid for any application requirement.	Synthetic Oil	32 – 68	> 180
HYDROFLOW HM Hydraulic fluid for high severity requirements, robotics and servo valves.	Mineral Oil	22 – 100	> 95
SLIDEFLOW Sliding and slipping slideways oil. Antirust capacity and low coefficient of friction.	Mineral Oil	32 – 220	> 95
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