About Foundry Silica Sand
Foundry Silica Sand is a finely powdered, gray-colored mineral essential for industrial applications, particularly in the production of refractories and molds. Used predominantly in metal casting, it provides high thermal stability and strength, ensuring precise mold details and minimizing defects in cast products. Processing includes crushing, grinding, and sieving, using machinery such as ball mills and air classifiers. This type of sand is critical in foundries, automotive, and metalworking industries. It benefits clients by enhancing casting quality, reducing operational costs, and improving the lifespan of molds. Key factors include high purity, uniform grain size, and excellent heat resistance.
Superior Quality for Industrial ApplicationsOur foundry silica sand stands out for its exceptional purity, high mechanical strength, and precise grain size. It is suitable for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting, as well as glass manufacturing, ensuring consistency and reliability for industrial clients across India. The sand undergoes strict quality checks to meet specifications for impurities, LOI, and acid solubility.
Packaging and Storage SolutionsPackaged to maintain freshness and prevent contamination, our silica sand is available in 25 kg, 50 kg, and jumbo bags. Proper storage in dry, covered conditions helps retain its key characteristics, such as low moisture content and smooth texture, making it practical for distributors, manufacturers, and exporters alike.
FAQ's of Foundry Silica Sand:
Q: What are the main uses of foundry silica sand with AFS 40-80 grain size?
A: This silica sand is primarily used for casting ferrous and non-ferrous metals, manufacturing glass, and producing foundry molds and cores. Its properties also make it suitable for other industrial applications requiring dimensional stability and high mechanical strength.
Q: How should foundry silica sand be stored to maintain its quality?
A: The sand should be stored in a dry, covered area to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Proper storage ensures that key qualities like low moisture content and high purity are preserved.
Q: What benefits does high purity (98%-99% SiO2) bring to foundry operations?
A: High silica content guarantees minimal impurities, leading to smoother finishes on castings, reliable mould strength, and reduced occurrences of casting defects, thereby boosting efficiency in foundry processes.
Q: Where is this silica sand typically applied in the industry?
A: It is used extensively in ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting industries, the glass production sector, and for manufacturing moulds and cores in foundries. Its adaptability also makes it suited for producers, exporters, and suppliers across various industrial sectors in India.
Q: How is the grain size customized according to requirements?
A: The sand can be precisely graded to meet client specifications within the AFS 40-80 range, ensuring the most suitable particle distribution for unique casting and molding applications.
Q: What process ensures low levels of impurities and optimal properties?
A: Rigorous selection and washing procedures are implemented to minimize clay, organic matter, and other impurities, ensuring that the sand consistently achieves the specified loss on ignition, moisture, and acid solubility values.