Since 1992 · Venado Tuerto, Argentina

Aluminum
and zinc alloys

We refine and process non-ferrous metals into alloys with certified chemical composition. 2,500 metric tons monthly capacity, continuous production and in-house logistics.

2,500MT/month
Installed capacity
1992
Founded
100%
Certified composition
24/7
Continuous production
Products

We produce alloys in different formats

The different formats we offer are defined according to the specifications requested by each of our clients.

7 kg ingots

7 kg ingots

Intended for part casting, delivered in packages of approximately 500 kg, properly strapped.

Shot pellets

Shot pellets

Intended for the steel industry. Delivered in big bags of approximately 1200 kg.

Half spheres

Half spheres

Intended for the steel industry. Delivered in big bags of approximately 1200 kg.

Jumbo ingots

Jumbo ingots

Intended for galvanizing and Galvalume processes, delivered as a single piece of approximately 1000 kg.

Liquid aluminum

Liquid aluminum

Supplied to our main client, Essen Aluminio S.A., for the manufacturing of their cookware. Delivered via thermal ladles every 45 minutes.

Alloys

Certified chemical composition

We produce aluminum and zinc alloys, each one with its standard and chemical composition guaranteed in every cast.

Need a specific alloy? Get in touch.

Low Pressure

2 alloys

Alloys for low-pressure die casting, with excellent castability and mechanical strength.

SCM 12
AL SI 12
Chemical composition (%)
SI
9,50 - 12,00
FE
0,150
CU
0,030
MN
0,100
MG
0,10 - 0,20
ZN
0,070
TI
0,03 - 0,15
AL
RESTO
SCM 356
AL SI 7
Chemical composition (%)
SI
6,50 - 7,50
FE
0,150
CU
0,100
MN
0,100
MG
0,27 - 0,45
ZN
0,100
TI
0,200
AL
RESTO

Gravity

7 alloys

Alloys for gravity casting in sand and permanent molds, ideal for structural parts.

SCM 55
IRAM 444.1 / AL SI 6
Chemical composition (%)
SI
5,50 - 6,50
FE
0,500
CU
0,100
MN
0,100
MG
0,100
ZN
0,050
TI
0,200
CR
0,030
NI
0,030
PB
0,010
SN
0,010
AL
RESTO
SCM 13
IRAM B413.1 / AB 44200
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,00 - 13,00
FE
0,600
CU
0,500
MN
0,500
MG
0,300
ZN
0,500
AL
RESTO
SCM 73
AS 73 / AB 46300
Chemical composition (%)
SI
6,50 - 8,00
FE
0,800
CU
3,00 - 4,00
MN
0,20 - 0,50
MG
0,30 - 0,60
ZN
0,800
TI
0,250
NI
0,300
PB
0,150
SN
0,100
AL
RESTO
SCM 94
IRAM A.360.2 / AC 44400
Chemical composition (%)
SI
9,00 - 11,00
FE
0,650
CU
0,350
MN
0,550
MG
0,20 - 0,45
ZN
0,350
TI
0,200
NI
0,150
AL
RESTO
SCM 2520
EN AC 44100 / DIM GD-AL SI 12
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,00 - 13,50
FE
0,300
CU
0,050
MN
0,200
MG
0,030
ZN
0,050
TI
0,100
NI
0,030
PB
0,030
SN
0,030
AL
RESTO
SCM 4253
Chemical composition (%)
SI
9,00 - 11,00
FE
0,300
CU
0,05 - 0,10
MN
0,500
MG
0,30 - 0,40
ZN
0,300
TI
0,150
NI
0,050
PB
0,050
SN
0,050
AL
RESTO
SCM 357
IRAM 356.1
Chemical composition (%)
SI
6,50 - 7,50
FE
0,550
CU
0,250
MN
0,350
MG
0,20 - 0,45
ZN
0,350
TI
0,200
NI
0,100
AL
RESTO

High Pressure

6 alloys

Alloys for high-pressure die casting (HPDC) with fluidity and strength for series production.

SCM 84
UNI 3106 / SAE 306
Chemical composition (%)
SI
7,50 - 9,50
FE
0,60 - 1,20
CU
3,00 - 4,00
MN
0,500
MG
0,10 - 0,50
ZN
1,500
TI
0,100
PB
0,250
SN
0,100
AL
RESTO
SCM 121
ADC 12
Chemical composition (%)
SI
10,00 - 12,00
FE
0,75 - 1,00
CU
2,00 - 3,50
MN
0,500
MG
0,10 - 0,30
ZN
1,000
TI
0,200
NI
0,300
PB
0,200
SN
0,200
AL
RESTO
SCM 132
AL SI 132
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,00 - 12,50
FE
0,70 - 1,00
CU
1,75 - 2,50
MN
0,500
MG
0,300
ZN
1,400
TI
0,200
NI
0,300
PB
0,200
SN
0,100
AL
RESTO
SCM 138
IRAM A 413.1 / AL SI 138
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,00 - 13,00
FE
1,000
CU
1,000
MN
0,350
MG
0,350
ZN
1,000
TI
0,150
CR
0,050
NI
0,500
PB
0,200
SN
0,200
AL
RESTO
SCM 380
IRAM A380.1 / SAE 306
Chemical composition (%)
SI
7,50 - 9,50
FE
0,70 - 1,30
CU
3,00 - 4,00
MN
0,500
MG
0,300
ZN
3,000
NI
0,100
PB
0,500
SN
0,200
AL
RESTO
SCM 853
AS 853 / AC 46000
Chemical composition (%)
SI
8,00 - 9,50
FE
0,90 - 1,10
CU
3,00 - 4,00
MN
0,500
MG
0,300
ZN
1,00 - 1,20
TI
0,200
CR
0,040
NI
0,300
PB
0,150
SN
0,100
AL
RESTO

Rolling

2 alloys

Alloys for rolling and extrusion, based on high-purity aluminum.

SCM 6063
6063 / ASTM B210
Chemical composition (%)
SI
0,490
FE
0,10 - 0,40
CU
0,100
MN
0,100
MG
0,500
ZN
0,050
TI
0,050
CR
0,050
NI
0,030
PB
0,050
AL
RESTO
SCM 8011
AW 8011
Chemical composition (%)
SI
0,50 - 0,95
FE
0,60 - 1,00
CU
0,100
MN
0,100
MG
0,050
ZN
0,050
TI
0,050
CR
0,050
PB
0,010
SN
0,020
AL
RESTO

Piston

3 alloys

High-silicon alloys for internal combustion engine pistons.

SCM S2N
ASTM B210
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,40 - 12,40
FE
0,400
CU
3,10 - 3,50
MN
0,150
MG
0,60 - 1,00
ZN
0,100
TI
0,050
CR
0,030
NI
2,10 - 2,50
PB
0,500
SN
0,040
AL
RESTO
SCM 130
MAHLE 124 / AB 48000
Chemical composition (%)
SI
11,50 - 12,50
FE
0,500
CU
0,80 - 1,50
MN
0,150
MG
0,90 - 1,30
ZN
0,150
TI
0,150
NI
0,80 - 1,30
AL
RESTO
SCM 139
AL SI16 CU2 MGNI / P16
Chemical composition (%)
SI
16,00 - 17,00
FE
0,500
CU
1,80 - 2,30
MN
0,200
MG
0,90 - 1,30
ZN
0,200
TI
0,200
NI
0,80 - 1,30
PB
0,050
SN
0,050
AL
RESTO

Steel Mill Deoxidizers

2 alloys

Deoxidizing aluminum for steel casting. High purity and accuracy in Al content.

DESOX.92%
ASTM B37-96
Chemical composition (%)
SI
3,000
CU
2,500
ZN
2,500
AL
92,00
DESOX.95%
ASTM B37-96
Chemical composition (%)
SI
2,000
CU
1,000
MN
0,500
MG
1,000
ZN
1,000
AL
95,00

Galvanizing

1 alloy

Zinc alloy for hot-dip galvanizing processes.

SCM Z47N
Chemical composition (%)
SI
0,025
FE
0,006
CU
0,003
ZN
2,500
PB
0,004
AL
0,48 - 0,52

Galvalume

1 alloy

Zn-Al alloy for Galvalume coating on steel sheet.

SCM ASR55
Chemical composition (%)
SI
1,20 - 1,50
FE
0,100
CU
0,030
MG
0,002
ZN
41,70 - 45,70
TI
0,003
PB
0,010
AL
52,70 - 57,10
Clients

They choose us

JTEKT Automotive
Ternium
Nemak
Essen Aluminio
Tenaris Siderca
Craft

The metal that powers the industry.

Since 1992, every cast carries three decades of precision.

Company
Sicamar Metales
Industrial plant

Scale and control in every cast

Our plant in the La Victoria Industrial Park in Venado Tuerto operates continuously, ensuring response capacity for industrial volumes without compromising the quality of each cast.

  • High-capacity melting furnaces
  • In-house optical emission spectrometer
  • Composition control in every cast
  • Internal metallurgical laboratory
  • Own logistics, deliveries nationwide
  • Export capability
Process
01

Selection

Raw material classified and analyzed before entering the furnace.

02

Melting

High-capacity furnaces with precise temperature control.

03

Control

Spectrometric analysis of every cast.

04

Delivery

Ingots with batch and quality certificate.

Plant 1 — Foundry

Melting furnaces, casting of aluminum and zinc alloys, spectrometric control and ingot pallet assembly.
Planta 1 - Sicamar
Planta 1 - Sicamar
Planta 1 - Sicamar
Planta 1 - Sicamar

Plant 2 — Raw materials

Reception, classification and preparation of non-ferrous scrap before entering the foundry.
Planta 2 - Sicamar
Planta 2 - Sicamar
Planta 2 - Sicamar
Planta 2 - Sicamar
Work with us

Join the Sicamar team

Connect directly with our Human Resources team here. We are always looking for technical and operational talent to grow together.

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Contact

Request your quote

Tell us which alloy you need, in what volume and format. Our commercial team will respond with technical data sheet, availability and terms.

Phone
03462-431142 / 43
Plant
La Victoria Industrial Park, Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Write to us with the details of your requirement and we will respond promptly.