Abstract: An inductive device and method for manufacturing an inductive device. The inductive device including: a magnetic core forming a void, the magnetic core including an outer and inner core portion, the magnetic core forming a first gap between a first part of the inner core portion a second part of the magnetic core, the first part of the inner core portion including an inner surface defining a first through hole; a sealing member accommodated at least partly in the first through hole, the sealing member including an outer surface forming a first seal with the inner surface defining the first through hole, such that at least a part of the first through hole is sealed from the first gap; a winding accommodated in the void of the magnetic core, the winding defining a first axial direction; and a cured material provided within at least a part of the first gap.

Abstract: An inductive device and a manufacturing method. The inductive device including: a magnetic core forming a void and a void opening; a winding accommodated in the void of the magnetic core; at least one lead wire extending from the winding; a cured material provided at least at a part of the void opening; and at least one rigid terminal element connected to the winding via the at least one lead wire, the at least one rigid terminal element being partly embedded in and protruding from the cured material.

Abstract: A device for electrocoagulation to treat a process stream, such as water, wastewater, or industrial waste. Also, a method to treat a process stream, such as water or wastewater, or industrial waste, utilizing said device. An electrocoagulation device configured to treat a process stream, the device including a cathode; an anode, wherein the anode is porous and water permeable; and a pressure system, wherein the pressure system is configured to flow at least 95% of the process stream through the anode.

Abstract: A brazing filler metal with excellent wetting behavior on stainless steel base material is provided. The brazing filler metal produces a brazed joint with high strength and good corrosion resistance. The brazing filler metal is suitable for brazing stainless steel and other materials where corrosion resistance and high strength is required. Typical examples of applications are heat exchangers and catalytic converters. The iron-chromium based brazing filler metal powder comprises: 11-35 wt % chromium, 0-30 wt % nickel, 2-20 wt % copper, 2-10 wt % silicon, 4-10 wt % phosphorous, 0-10 wt % manganese, and at least 20 wt % iron, and if Si is equal to or less than 6 wt % then P should be above 8 wt %, and if P is less or equal to 8 wt % then Si should be above 6 wt %.

Abstract: A method of producing a diffusion alloyed powder having an iron or iron-based core powder having particles of an alloying powder containing Cu and Ni bonded to the surface of the core particles, including providing a unitary alloying powder capable of forming particles of a Cu and Ni containing alloy, mixing the unitary alloying powder with the core powder, and heating the mixed powders in a non-oxidizing or reducing atmosphere to a temperature of 500-1000° C. during a period of 10-120 minutes to convert the alloying powder into a Cu and Ni containing alloy, so as to diffusion bond particles of the Cu and Ni alloy to the surface of the iron or iron-based core powder.

Abstract: A composite iron-based powder mix suitable for soft magnetic applications such as inductor cores. Also, a method for producing a soft magnetic component and the component produced by the method. An iron-based powder composition including a mixture of: (a) phosphorous coated atomized iron particles which are further coated by a silicate layer; (b) phosphorous coated iron alloy particles, the iron alloy particles of 7% to 13% by weight silicon, 4% to 7% by weight aluminium, the balance being iron; and (c) a silicone resin.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a filtering medium, a method for the production thereof, the use of said filtering medium and a method for reducing the content of multiple contaminants simultaneously in fluids by means of said filtering medium, wherein said filtering medium consists of or comprises at least one of the following: a mixture (A) containing a major part of an iron-based powder and a minor part of a silver powder, an iron-silver powder alloy (B), and an iron-based porous and permeable composite containing silver (C).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an inductive device comprising: a winding defining an axial direction; a coil former; and a magnetic core comprising a base core portion from which an outer core portion and an inner core portion extend in the axial direction so as to form a void for accommodating the coil former and the winding; wherein the coil former comprises one or more walls together defining a void for receiving the winding and separating the winding from the inner core portion and from the outer core portion.

Abstract: A new iron-based powder containing a plurality of composite particles composed of a ferritic iron or iron-based porous 5 structural particles having at least one particulate friction modifier distributed in the pores and cavities of the structural particles and further containing at least one particulate stabilizer-sealer. The composite particle is especially suited to be used as a functional material in friction formulations such as brake pads and enable replacement of copper or copper-based materials used in such friction 10 material formulations.

Abstract: A new pre-alloyed metal based powder, intended to be used in surface coating of metal parts. The powder is deposited using e.g. laser cladding or plasma transfer arc welding (PTA), or thermal spray (e.g. HVOF). The powder is useful for reducing friction and improving wear reducing properties of the deposited coating. Such coatings may also improve machinability. As friction or wear reducing component, inclusions of manganese sulphide or tungsten sulphide in the pre-alloyed powder may be used.

Abstract: A laser cladding or plasma transferred arc overlay welding process may be used advantageously to apply and to control the material properties of a coating designed for protecting the substrate against wear, corrosion and oxidation at elevated temperature. Furthermore, a laser cladding or plasma transferred arc overlay welding process may be used to apply the coating alloy materials in applications where traditional thermal spray or weld-applied coatings are not practical. By using these welding methods very good bonding is achieved by fusion during welding. At the same time the properties of the clad layer is preserved by the limited dilution typical of these two welding methods compared traditional overlay welding, by e.g. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and the like.

Abstract: An iron-based powder composition including at least an iron-based powder, and a minor amount of a machinability enhancing additive, said additive including at least one titanate compound. The titanate compound being according to the following formula; MxO.nTiO2, wherein x can be 1 or 2 and n is a number from at least 1 and below 20, preferably below 10. M is an alkali metal such as Li, Na, K or an alkaline earth metal such as Mg, Ca, Ba, or combinations thereof. Further, the use of the machinability enhancing additive and a method for producing an iron-based sintered component for easy machining.

Abstract: An iron-based powder metallurgical composition is provided comprising an iron or iron-based powder and composite lubricant particles, with the composite lubricant particles comprising a core of 10-60% by weight of at least one primary fatty acid amide having more than 18 and not more than 24 carbon atoms and 40-90% by weight of at least one fatty acid bisamide, with the core having nanoparticles of at least one metal oxide adhered thereon. Further provided is a particulate composite lubricant as well as a method of preparing such lubricant.

Abstract: An inductor core including a two separate inductor core components which, when assembled with each other, together form the inductor core and define a common axis; wherein the inductor core components form at least one magnetic flux barrier, the magnetic flux barrier having a width in the circumferential direction relative to the common axis; wherein the width is adjustable by rotating the inductor core components relative to each other around the common axis.

Abstract: An iron-boron alloy powder or an iron-boron alloy powder composition suitable for remediation of halogenated hydrocarbon polluted soil, water or groundwater as well as the use of the powder or powder composition. The boron-iron alloy powder suitable for remediation of polluted soil or waters may have 0.1-40% by weight of boron and inevitable impurities up to a content of 10% by weight. Further, a method for remediation of halogenated hydrocarbon polluted soil, water or groundwater.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low cost pre-alloyed iron based powder which has high compressibility, capable of rendering a compacted and sintered component high green density, (GD), and high sintered density, (SD). Also, a method or process for producing components, especially gears, including compaction of powder mixture containing the pre-alloyed iron-based powder, sintering of the compacted component, Low Pressure carburizing, (LPC), High Pressure Gas Quenching, (HPGQ), and tempering, is provided. In one embodiment, the process includes high temperature sintering. Other aspects of the present invention include a powder mixture containing the pre-alloyed iron based powder and components produced by the new process from the powder mixture. Such carburized components exhibit a hard surface combined with a softer and tougher core, necessary properties for e.g. automotive gears subjected to harsh environment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new metal powder which is useful for coating cast iron parts. The invention also relates to a method for coating cast iron parts by using the new metal powder. Of special importance is the possibility to use the metal powder for coating the surfaces of glass moulds. The invention also relates to metal parts, such as cast iron parts, or glass moulds which are coated by the metal powder.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a compound in powder form, wherein said compound is the reaction product of (i) at least one metal and/or metalloid, and (ii) at least one further element that is more electronegative than the metal and/or metalloid, which process includes steps of: mixing at least one oxide of said at least one metal and/or metalloid with a reducing agent including Ca or Mg granules or powder, and/or calcium hydride or magnesium hydride in granule or powder form, to form a mixture; exposing the mixture to a source of said at least one further element; maintaining said mixture under a H2 atmosphere at a temperature of from 950° C. to 1500° C. for 1-10 hours; and, recovering said compound in powder form; wherein said at least one further element is selected from carbon, nitrogen, boron, silicon and mixtures thereof. A compound in powder form obtainable by such a process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an inductor comprising a coil and a side wall. The side wall surrounds the coil, and comprises an outer portion of an inductor core and/or a shielding sleeve. The side wall comprises an opening providing an electrical connection of the coil. The opening is covered by a filling material, which fills the opening except for where the electrical connection passes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composite iron-based powder mix suitable for soft magnetic applications such as inductor cores. The present invention also concerns a method for producing a soft magnetic component and the component produced by the method.