KLK-WELD Procedure


The KLK-WELD procedure uses the high temperature that develops in the reaction caused by the reduction of copper oxide by aluminum. The reaction takes place inside a graphite mould-crucible, into which the pieces to be welded have previously been placed. The metal resulting from the aluminothermic reaction, in molten state, flows over them, melts them and forms a compact homogeneous mass.


The reaction is very fast and therefore the parts to be welded, in the area around the weld spot, reach a temperature that is much lower than that obtained using standard procedures. This is a very important factor when it comes to protecting the cable insulation or physical characteristics of the materials to be welded. Apart from welding copper to copper, KLK-WELD welding can be used to weld steel to copper, etc.




The KLK-WELD connection is a perfect molecular weld

The KLK-WELD connection is a perfect molecular weld and not a mere mechanical contact. The alloy used has a melting point nearly equal to that of copper and generally has a section of about twice that of the conductors to be welded, so that:

  • Overloads or short circuit currents do not affect the connection and tests have shown that the conductors melt before the weld does.
  • The conductivity of the connection is at least equal to or greater than that of the conductors that are joined.
  • There is no possibility of galvanic corrosion, since the conductors are integrated into the connection.

 

 

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