Exothermic Weld

Amiable Impex is the Manufacturer of Exothermic Weldinging Powder, Exothermic Graphite Mold and Exothermic Weld Accessories.

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There are many advantages of using Exothermic Welding powder. The most important one being that the process produces a molecular joint and not just a mechanical one in between the conductors. It is produced through a starting reactant which provides enough energy to activate the welding reaction. This takes place quickly and safely inside a graphite mould. The mould is designed specifically for a certain union depending on the elements to be welded and the joint type required. We guarantees all types of joints, not only copper cable unions but also to weld tapes, brass metallic pieces, stainless steel, steel ground rods covered with copper, etc. It is especially useful for joining dissimilar metals.

When Exothermic Welding is used:

Exothermic welding is most commonly used for permanently joining copper conductors. It is the only acceptable means of bonding copper to galvanized cable. It can also be used on stainless steel, cast iron, steel, brass, bronze, and more. If joining two dissimilar metals, exothermic welding is a good option. You'll find Exothermic welding under the names of Such as AIWELD®

Features of using Exothermic Welding for Connection Joint:

  • It has a superior electrical conductivity than the conductors themselves.
  • It does not corrode oxide or degrade with time and is resistant to galvanic coupling.
  • It is able to withstand repeated electrical discharges.
  • It never increases its resistance.
  • It has higher mechanical and squeezing resistance than the conductors themselves.
  • It offers a permanent welding and a low resistance connection, essential for achieving longwearing and trustworthy results in earthings.
  • It guarantees the most common connections not only between copper cables but also for welding tapes and metallic pieces made of brass, stainless steel, and copper coated steel earth rods.
  • Exothermic Welding Powder

    Exothermic Welding powder is a welding process for joining two electrical conductors that employs super heated copper alloy to permanently join the conductors. The process employs an exothermic reaction of a copper Thermite composition to heat the copper, and requires no external source of heat or current. The chemical reaction that produces the heat is an alumina Thermit reaction between aluminium powder and a metal oxide.

    The reaction reaches very high temperatures, depending on the metal oxide used. The reactants are usually supplied in the form of powders, with the reaction triggered using a spark from a flint lighter. The activation energy for this reaction is very high however, and initiation requires either the use of a "booster" material such as powdered magnesium metal or a very hot flame source. The aluminium oxide slag that it produces is discarded.

    When welding copper conductors, the process employs a semi-permanent graphite crucible mould, in which the molten copper, produced by the reaction, flows through the mould and over and around the conductors to be welded, forming an electrically conductive weld between them. When the copper cools, the mould is either broken off or left in place. Alternatively, hand-held graphite crucibles can be used. The advantages of these crucibles include portability, lower cost (because they can be reused), and flexibility, especially in field applications.

    The weld formed has higher mechanical strength than other forms of weld, and excellent corrosion resistance. It is also highly stable when subject to repeated short-circuit pulses, and does not suffer from increased electrical resistance over the lifetime of the installation. However, the process is costly relative to other welding processes, requires a supply of replaceable moulds, suffers from a lack of repeatability, and can be impeded by wet conditions or bad weather (when performed outdoors).

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