SoluMag® ND80 Magnesium Alloy
Luxfer MEL Technologies SoluMag® alloy
Luxfer MEL Technologies is the world leader in the development and supply of highly functional magnesium alloys. SoluMag® ND80 is a lightweight, high strength non-dissolving, corrosion resistant magnesium alloy that provides an excellent balance of strength and corrosion performance while being cost effective. Component designs in SoluMag® ND80 can be 20% to 30% lighter than a corresponding aluminum design. The properties of SoluMag® ND80 are well suited for its use as feedstock material from which to machine downhole components. This lightweight alloy is available as extruded rods, bars, and tubes to produce components in demanding downhole environments.
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Seamless tubes and round bars
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Solid profiles
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Balls/Spheres
- Extruded round rod from ½ inch to 5 inches diameter
- Other tube and bar sizes available upon request
- Machined components for downhole completion tools in oil and gas applications
- AMS 4485 – Extrusion
- ASTM B107 and B107M – Extrusion
- Corrosion rate according to agreed testing protocol
- Corrosion rate less than 30 MPY
Meet the SoluMag® Team
Rick Tonge MBA
Product Line Manager
Europe, Middle East & Asia
Based in Manchester, UK, Rick supports our oilfield customers outside of North America. Partnering with our global customers, Rick enables his clients to design high performance products using Luxfer’s dissolving and non-dissolving material technology. Why not reach out to Rick today to discuss how Luxfer’s innovative material technology can work in your completion tools setup?
Garry Garfield
Product Line Manager
North America
Based in Houston, Texas, Garry partners with our oilfield clients to build customer focused dissolving and non-dissolving material technology solutions. Garry brings to bear 25 years of experience in the industry. Please contact Garry today to discuss how our SoluMag® technology can benefit your downhole capabilities.
SoluMag®, UK Patent No 2529062B. July 2015
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