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Somaloy, powders for electromagnetic applications
Somaloy® is Höganäs’ trademark for soft magnetic composite powders with unique 3D flux properties. The Somaloy materials are developed for component manufacturing of electromagnetic applications, providing high performance and low losses.
Somaloy performance levels
5P – Lowest hysteresis losses High-Temp HT max 650° C |
3P – Highest mechanical strength Temp HT max 550° C |
1P – Base level material Temp HT max 550° C |
Somaloy®
Coated soft magnetic products
Somaloy 1P
Somaloy 1P
Somaloy 1P is the most economical baseline product.
- It is available for all the powders -40 mesh, -100 mesh and -200 mesh.
- Lubrication additive is Kenolube P11 typically at 0.4% - 0.5%.
- Compaction at 600 – 800 MPa to reach high densities.
- Component heat-treatment in air atmosphere at max 530°C.
Somaloy 3P
Somaloy 3P
Somaloy 3P is suitable for application where high mechanical strength and permeability is most important.
- It is available for -40 mesh powder.
- Lubrication additive is Lube 3P typically at 0.3% - 0.4%.
- Compaction at 600 – 800 MPa with heated/controlled die temperature to reach high densities.
Component two stage heat-treatment in air+steam atmosphere at max 530°C.
Somaloy 5P
Somaloy 5P is suitable for applications where low core losses is most important.
- It is available for all the powders -40 mesh, -100 mesh and -200 mesh.
- Lubrication additive is Lube 5P typically at 0.3% - 0.4%.
- Compaction at 600 – 800 MPa with heated/controlled die temperature to reach high densities.
Component heat-treatment in N2 atmosphere at max 650°C.
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