Aluminum Needles
Transmet’s Aluminum Needles offer power and strength to meet all industrial purposes. They are cast in a proprietary centrifugal air atomization process, meaning that they are clean and dry and lack any oils or dust.
Thanks to a consistent casting process, Transmet’s aluminum needles are able to maintain a reliable size and shape. Transmet’s aluminum needles serve a number of purposes, improving several key industrial processes.
Past Applications for Transmet’s Aluminum Needles
Binder for master alloying products produced by briquetting
Needles enhance thermal conductivity in epoxy molds
Feedstock for chemical reactions
Ingredient in drain cleaners
Aluminum Needles Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Basic Shape | Length (inches/microns) | Thickness (inches/microns) | Bulk Density (lbs./ft3 | gr./cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA-100N | Needle | 0.18 / 4800 | 0.02 / 500 | 79 / 1.26 |
FAQs
What are aluminum needles?
These are cast in our centrifugal atomization process. By changing the process, we can produce a needle like product.
What are some of the most common uses for aluminum needles?
Some uses for our aluminum needles are as a briquetting binder in master alloys, an enhancer of thermal conductivity in epoxy molds, feedstock for chemical reactions and as an ingredient in drain cleaners.
What other names are aluminum needles known by in the industry?
Aluminum fibers or aluminum whiskers.
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