MCP Quality

The alloys are produced from a high-grade constituents, following strict specifications. Quality is monitored by an accredited system conforming to ISO 9002.

The alloy compositions remain stable for long periods of repetitive use. With proper attention to correct usage, MCP low melting-point alloys can be re-used continually over periods extending into years. The specially designed MCP melting pots are recommended. If the alloy composition is found to have drifted away from the original specification, it can usually be corrected in-house by the user. For this purpose, a testing service is available at the Wellingborough production laboratory.

The recommended alloys are not classified as 'dangerous' for either carriage or supply. They are easy to handle, and quite safe when the rules for normal handling are observed.

For use in conjunction with the alloys, MCP offer a range of specialist equipment for the mould room:

Melting Pots with capacity for 10, 30 or 60kg of alloy, designed for the melting, dispensing and recovery of low melting-point alloys, are available from stock. With alloy densities on the order of 9.8kg/1, capacities are about 1, 3 or 6 litres. Versions specially adapted to the alloys recommended for shielding have the temperature limited to a maximum 120°C, providing a useful safeguard against over-heating and so helping to implement the manufacturer's recommendations on safety in working.