Etching Additive Oil · Magnesium Etching Additive
Rev-Flex Magnesium Etching Additive Oil
MEL Rev-Flex model E003 magnesium etching additive, 5 gal / 20 kg drum.
Overview
What This Product Is
Rev-Flex is the MEL magnesium etching additive SGZ supplies for powderless etching of magnesium plate. It is model E003 and ships in 5 gallon and 20 kg drums. SGZ names it alongside X-Flex on its coated magnesium plate specification.
Matched to SGZ magnesium plate
Named by SGZ on the coated magnesium plate specification.
Two drum sizes
5 gallon and 20 kg.
For powderless etching
Designed for the powderless process used in BS machines.
Who it is for
Buyers Who Specify It
Magnesium plate etching houses
Shops running SGZ coated or polished magnesium plate.
High-volume die makers
Workshops that moved from zinc to magnesium for bath speed.
Consumable distributors
Traders stocking magnesium etching chemistry.
Problems it solves
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Zinc additive on magnesium plate gives a poor etch. Rev-Flex is a magnesium grade.
- Running magnesium without the right additive throws away the speed advantage that made you choose magnesium.
- Two pack sizes make stock planning easier for shops of different size, so Rev-Flex ships in both 5 gallon and 20 kg drums.
Technical data
Specifications
Every figure below is taken from the SGZ specification for the Rev-Flex Magnesium Etching Additive Oil. Where SGZ does not publish a value, none is invented.
| Product type | Magnesium etching additive oil |
|---|---|
| Brand | MEL |
| Model number | E003 |
| For metal | Magnesium |
| Packing | 5 gallon / 20 kg per drum |
| Process | Powderless etching |
| Matched plate | SGZ coated and polished magnesium plate |
Technical Features
- Brand: MEL
- Model number: E003
- For magnesium plate etching
- 5 gallon or 20 kg per drum
- Used with the BS powderless etching machine
Materials
Proprietary MEL magnesium etching additive supplied as an oil.
How it is made
Manufacturing Process
Order the drum
5 gallon or 20 kg drums.
Charge the bath
Add to the powderless etching machine bath.
Etch
Run magnesium plate at your set rotation, temperature and time.
Top up
Replenish as the bath depletes.
Quality Control
- Supplied in sealed drums
- Original MEL product, not repacked by SGZ
Customisation Options
- 5 gallon or 20 kg drum
- Supplied with SGZ magnesium plate and a BS machine
Certification
SGZ does not publish third-party certification for this item, so none is claimed here. Ask [email protected] if your market requires specific documentation.
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
X-Flex Magnesium Etching Additive Oil
X-Flex is the Fuji Hunt magnesium additive, model E004, in the same drum sizes. Both are named by SGZ for its magnesium plate.
Velv-Etch Zinc Etching Additive Oil
Velv-Etch is for zinc plate. The two are not interchangeable.
Use Guide
- Use with magnesium plate only.
- Charge a powderless etching machine bath.
- Keep the bath inside the 15-30 degrees C control range.
- Store drums sealed, upright and away from heat.
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Rev-Flex Magnesium Etching Additive Oil Questions
Which metal is Rev-Flex for?
Magnesium plate.
What is the model number?
E003.
What pack sizes are there?
5 gallon and 20 kg drums.
What is the difference between Rev-Flex and X-Flex?
Rev-Flex is the MEL product, model E003. X-Flex is the Fuji Hunt product, model E004. SGZ names both for its magnesium plate.
Can I use it on zinc plate?
No. Use Velv-Etch or the SGZ zinc additive oil.
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